Felonies are criminal offenses which may carry state prison consequences. They are punishable with over a year in a penal institution. If convicted of a felony, a person will be subjected to monetary costs. In addition, a felony on one's record may lead to difficulty finding employment in the future as well as housing and education opportunities. A person's right to vote as well as right to possess a firearm will also be affected.
Felonies are considered serious crimes; therefore, it is of utmost importance to hire competent legal counsel to ensure that any legal consequences suffered as a result of a felony conviction are minimized. It is also important to have competent counsel to ensure that, if the People do not have the facts and / or the evidence to support the allegation / allegations made against you, that you obtain a complete dismissal of all charges or reduction from a felony charge to a misdemeanor.
Misdemeanors are criminal offenses punishable by up to one year in a county jail. If convicted of a misdemeanor, a person will be subjected to fees and fines. In addition, most misdemeanors carry probation consequences. Misdemeanors are listed on your criminal record, and a person convicted of a misdemeanor may have difficulty finding employment in the future.
Some misdemeanors may be reducible to infractions, meaning they carry no jail time; rather, they are limited to monetary sanctions. Therefore, it is important to obtain competent legal counsel to ensure that any legal consequences as a result of the conviction of any crime are minimized. When dealing with misdemeanors - and, therefore, the possibility of jail - community service and / or house arrest can be negotiated instead of any jail time, allowing you to maintain your employment. It is also important to have competent counsel to ensure that, if the People do not have the facts and / or evidence to support the allegation / allegations made against you, that you obtain a complete dismissal of all charges.
Attorney Rondee J. Eagle is committed to and has vast experience handling all aspects of criminal law defense. Call our office today to arrange for a free evaluation of your case.
