Montgomery County Criminal Court handles all criminal cases that are filed in Montgomery County. See below for more information about criminal cases in Montgomery County.
What is Jury Deliberation?
After both the prosecution and defense have presented their cases, the judge in the case will provide instructions to the jury about what they must decide. The jury will be dismissed to the jury room where they will deliberate about the guilt or innocence of the defendant. After reaching a unaminous decision, they return their decision to the court where it is read aloud in the courtroom. If the jury is unable to reach a unaminous decision, the jury is deadlocked, also known as a hung jury, in which a mistrial will be declared.
The Right to Trial by Jury
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by a jury. This is applicable for when the crime can carry a sentence of 6 months in jail OR a $500 fine, these are known as “Serious Crimes”. The defendant can also waive their right to a speedy and public trial.
Montgomery County Criminal Court
What if I can’t afford an attorney?
The 6th Amendment guarantees you the right to an attorney whether or not you can afford one. If you cannot afford one, a public defender will be appointed by the court to represent you.
Who is the prosecutor for Montgomery County?
Depending upon the case, the prosecutor for Montgomery County criminal cases will either be a representative of Montgomery County or a representative from Texas. After reviewing evidence it is the prosecutor’s decision whether to file charges or drop a case. Most prosecutors have the ability to negotiate plea bargains, and determine how the case will be prosecuted.
Where will Montgomery County criminal case hearings take place?
Criminal cases will take place at the criminal courts of Montgomery County. See here for the location of the criminal courts in Montgomery County.
Sentencing in Montgomery County
In Montgomery County if the defendant is found guilty (by trial or plea), the defendant will be sentenced. This sometimes occurrs immediately after being found guilty, but can also take place at a later date. In most instances, a judge will impose the sentence that is requested by the prosecution, but they also have the descretion to impose a different sentence.
What is the Burden of Proof?
The term “Burden of Proof” means that the prosecutor is required to prove the guilt of the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt. If the prosecutor cannot provide proof of the defendants guilt, then the judge or jury in a trial must find the defendant not guilty. In the United States the principle innocent until proven guilty derives from this that the defendant is assumed innocent and the prosecution has the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.
Where can I get help for my Montgomery County criminal case?
The 6th amendment of the United States Constitution provides a criminal defendant with the right to an attorney. As read in the miranda rights, this means that if a defendant cannot afford to hire a private attorney a legal attorney will be appointed to the defendant to represent him at no cost to the defendant. This is often a public defender. In addition, the court clerk for Montgomery County will also be able to provide general information about a specific criminal case. The clerk can only provide information and is not an attorney so they cannot provide legal advice, only a licensed attorney can provide legal advice about what the best options for are for your particular case.
Arraignments in Montgomery County
During an arraignment in Montgomery County, a defendant appears before the court and the judge reads the charges that have been filed against the accused and also informs the defendant of his/her rights. During the arraignment in Montgomery County, the defendant can choose to plead one of the following 1) Guilty 2) Not Guilty or 3) No Contest. If the defendant enters a plea of Not Guilty, a date for trial is set. In the event of a Guilty or No Contest Plea in Montgomery County the defendant may be sentenced at that time or the sentencing may take place at a later date.
What is a Plea Agreement?
A plea agreement is a deal made between the prosecution and the defendant in a case, where the defendant agrees to plea guilty to a particular charge in exchange for some concession from the prosecutor. In practice, more than 90% of criminal cases end with a plea agreement.
Appealing a guilty verdict
A defendant may appeal a guilty verdict to an appellate court. This is not a request to have another trial, but a request for an appellate court to review the case and determine that it was handled in a correct legal manner. There are a number of outcomes in an appeal including an upholding of the conviction, a finding that errors were made resulting in a retrial or resentencing or possibly a complete disimissal of all charges.
Required Court Appearances in Montgomery County
Any required court appearances in Montgomery County Criminal Court must be attended by the defendant. Failure to appear in court at your required date and time may result in the judge issuing an arrest warrant.
Montgomery County Criminal Court Locations
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Montgomery County 9th District Court
Address: 301 N Main St, PO Box 2985, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7855 -
Montgomery County 221st District Court
Address: 301 N Main St, PO Box 2985, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7855 -
Montgomery County 284th District Court
Address: 301 N Main St, PO Box 2985, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7855 -
Montgomery County 359th District Court
Address: 301 N Main St, PO Box 2985, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7855 -
Montgomery County 410th District Court
Address: 301 N Main St, PO Box 2985, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7855 -
Montgomery County 418th District Court
Address: 301 N Main St, PO Box 2985, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7855 -
Montgomery County 435th District Court
Address: 301 N Main St, PO Box 2985, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7855 -
Montgomery County Constitutional Court
Address: 210 W Davis, PO Box 959, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7885 Fax: 936-760-6990 -
Montgomery County Court at Law No. 1
Address: 210 W Davis, PO Box 959, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7885 Fax: 936-760-6990 -
Montgomery County Court at Law No. 2
Address: 210 W Davis, PO Box 959, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7885 Fax: 936-760-6990 -
Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3
Address: 210 W Davis, PO Box 959, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7885 Fax: 936-760-6990 -
Montgomery County Court at Law No. 4
Address: 210 W Davis, PO Box 959, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7885 Fax: 936-760-6990 -
Montgomery County Court at Law No. 5
Address: 210 W Davis, PO Box 959, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-539-7885 Fax: 936-760-6990 -
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Address: 300 S Danville, Willis TX 77378
Phone: 936-856-7949 Fax: 936-788-8399 -
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Address: 19380 Hwy 105 W, #507, Montgomery TX 77356
Phone: 936-788-8374 Fax: 936-788-8379 -
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
Address: 2241 N 1st St, Conroe TX 77301
Phone: 936-538-3788 Fax: 936-538-7732 -
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
Address: 1520 Lake Front Circle, #100, The Woodlands TX 77380
Phone: 281-364-4284 Fax: 936-367-3947 -
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
Address: 22354 Justice Drive, New Caney TX 77357
Phone: 281-577-8970 Fax: 936-521-8947 -
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5
Address: 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia TX 77355
Phone: 281-259-6494 Fax: 281-259-6456 -
Conroe Municipal Court
Address: 700 Old Montgomery Rd, PO Box 3066, Conroe TX 77305
Phone: 936-522-3380 Fax: 936-522-3396 -
Cut and Shoot Municipal Court
Address: 1391 Hwy 105 E, PO Box 7364, Cut and Shoot TX 77306
Phone: 936-264-3100 -
Magnolia Municipal Court
Address: 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd, Magnolia TX 77354
Phone: 832-934-0605 Fax: 281-259-9963 -
Montgomery Municipal Court
Address: 101 Old Plantersville Rd, PO Box 708, Montgomery TX 77356
Phone: 936-597-6866 Fax: 936-597-7989 -
Oak Ridge North Municipal Court
Address: 27424 Robinson Rd, Oak Ridge North TX 77385
Phone: 281-292-8736 Fax: 281-364-7168 -
Panorama Village Municipal Court
Address: 99 Hiwon Dr, Panorama Village TX 77304
Phone: 936-856-2821 -
Patton Village Municipal Court
Address: Phone: 281-689-9511, Option #2
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Roman Forest Municipal Court
Address: 2430 Roman Forest Blvd, Roman Forest TX 77357
Phone: 281-399-7227 -
Shenandoah Municipal Court
Address: 29955 I-45 N, Shenandoah TX 77381
Phone: 281-298-5522 -
Splendora Municipal Court
Address: PO Drawer 1087, Splendora TX 77372
Phone: 281-399-1352 -
Stagecoach Municipal Court
Address: 16930 Boot Hill Rd, Stagecoach TX 77355
Phone: 281-259-2225 Fax: 281-259-7720 -
Willis Municipal Court
Address: 200 N Bell, Willis TX 77378
Phone: 936-856-4611 Fax: 936-890-1246 -
Woodbranch Village Municipal Court
Address: 58A Woodbranch Dr, New Caney TX 77357
Phone: 281-399-2300 Fax: 281-399-8300