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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Scott Tidwell, COUNTY ATTORNEY
Belle Armendariz, LEGAL ASSISTANT
Valerie Rios Hot Check Assistant
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100 EAST WINKLER
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P.O. BOX 1015
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SECOND FLOOR COURT HOUSE
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CO. ATTORNEY, WINKLER COUNTY
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KERMIT, TX 79745
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KERMIT, TX 79745
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(432) 586-2596 (432) 586-3535
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County Attorney |
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The County Attorney's office is dedicated to protecting the rights of the citizens of Winkler County by prosecuting criminal and juvenile cases with justice and equity; by protecting victims of domestic violence; by helping victims to recover appropriate restitution from the perpetrators of crimes; by protecting the persons and rights of abused and neglected children; and by providing the Winkler County Commissioners Court with access to the best possible legal counsel. |
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The Misdemeanor Process |
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"It shall be the primary
duty of all prosecuting attorneys.. |
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| CLASSES OF MISDEMEANORS: | ||||
| This Office is responsible for the
prosecution of Class A & Class B misdemeanor
cases that are filed in Winkler County. Misdemeanor is defined
in the law as any crime where the maximum possible jail time is
one year or less. There are three categories of misdemeanors:
Class A, Class B and Class C. |
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CLASS A
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fine of up to $4,000 and/or
confinement in jail of up to one year |
assault causing bodily injury
driving while intoxicated second offense theft of property valued at $500 to $1500 resisting arrest |
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CLASS B
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fine of up to $2,000 and/or
confinement in jail of up to six months |
driving while intoxicated first
offense
possession of marijuana less than two ounces telephone harassment |
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| Both Class A and B misdemeanors are handled in the County-Court. | ||||
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CLASS C
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fine of $500 or less
no jail time |
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| Class C misdemeanors are
typically heard in the Two Justice of the Peace courts in
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| EMAIL WEBMASTER 2009 Charlene Beauchamp | Winkler County logo designing Samantha Morrison |
