Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor charges are serious, and can have a lasting impact on your life, in similar ways that felony charges can. It is important that you have help to chart a course that preserves and defends your rights. Principally, a misdemeanor is different from a felony in the possible sentences. Possible sentences for misdemeanor convictions include fines, up to 2 years probation or conditional discharge, jail time, or a combination of these options.Misdemeanor charges are serious, and can have a lasting impact on your life, in similar ways that felony charges can. It is important that you have help to chart a course that preserves and defends your rights. Principally, a misdemeanor is different from a felony in the possible sentences. Possible sentences for misdemeanor convictions include fines, up to 2 years probation or conditional discharge, jail time, or a combination of these options.

Class A Misdemeanors:

Up to 364 days in the county jail, probation or conditional discharge, or fines up to $2,500.

Class B Misdemeanors:

Up to 6 months in county jail, probation or conditional discharge, or fines up to $1,500.

Class C Misdemeanors:

Up to 30 days in county jail, probation or conditional discharge, or fines up to $1,500.

Felony Charges

Felony chargers are the most serious charges. They carry the possibility of prison terms between 2 and 30 years, forfeiture of property, and/or fines up to $25,000. Felony classes from least to most serious are 4, 3, 2, 1, and X.

Felony cases demand expertise, grit, and a grasp of law and legal procedure. We will fight for you every step of the way. Our attorneys will ensure that you always know what is going on through every phase of your case, to enable you to make informed decisions. We will keep your goals in mind, and tailor your defense to achieve your goals for your case during and after the life of your case. Our team is knowledgeable about how arrests, cases, and convictions can affect your life well beyond the conclusion of your case. You can trust us to have your back throughout this sometimes confusing, and very often, frustrating process.​

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