Misdemeanor Criminal Defense Lawyer

Misdemeanors are criminal offenses and therefore inherently must be treated with the utmost care.

What is a misdemeanor or felony and what should you do?

Misdemeanor: An offense, other than a “traffic infraction” for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of fifteen days may be imposed, but for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year cannot be imposed.

Misdemeanors are criminal offenses and therefore inherently must be treated with the utmost care. A conviction of a misdemeanor may not only result in a sentence of imprisonment for up to one year, but also may carry additional burdens of mandated probation supervision.

Notably, a conviction of a misdemeanor may also result in tangential employment restrictions. Consequently, retaining professional legal counsel ensures that skillful advocacy is employed to engineer the most favorable disposition of the pending charge.

Felony: An offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year may be imposed. Felony offenses represent the highest form of criminal conduct. Conviction of felony offenses often result in sentences of incarceration exceeding one year, as well as mandated sentences of probation.

In addition, a felony conviction often serves as a “civil disability” resulting in tangential employment and civil right restrictions. Retaining professional legal counsel ensures that skillful advocacy is employed to engineer the most favorable disposition of the pending charge.

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