MISDEMEANORS

Assault, Domestic Assault, Simple Possession, Possession of Paraphernalia, Theft, DUI

A misdemeanor is a criminal charge that is often not taken seriously by those who receive the charge, but it can be very serious. A misdemeanor is a crime than you can serve up to 11 months and 29 days in jail. A misdemeanor conviction is permanent on your record, and you can never get it expunged. However, if you are acquitted of the charges, you can avoid having them on your permanent record through expungement. That is why it is important to take the charges seriously and hire an attorney to represent your interests in the case.

Class A misdemeanors carry up to 11 months, 29 days in jail and / or fines up to $2,500.00.
Examples include assault, domestic assault, simple possession of up to a half ounce of
marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft, and DUI.
     Class B misdemeanors carry up to 6 months in jail and / or fines up to $500.00. Examples
include reckless driving and prostitution, pandering, and pimping.
Class C misdemeanors can carry up to 30 days in jail and / or carry up to $50.00 in fines.
Examples include motor vehicle or regulatory offenses — such as motor vehicle violations,
speeding, public intoxication, wildlife violations, and other petty offenses.