David R Brown

A misdemeanor, while not as serious as a felony, may carry with it a term of imprisonment of up to one year and, if an extraordinary risk crime, 24 months imcarceration, a fine, a period of probation, community service and restitution. A misdemeanor conviction may affect your employability, eligibility for housing, right to own or possess a firearm, professional licensing, and rights to other legal benefits.

If you have a prior criminal record, it is especially important that you contact us. The more priors on your record, the more likely jail time will be part of any sentence handed down. NEVER, EVER speak to the police without benefit of counsel. You owe them nothing. It is their job to send you to jail and although he may seem like your friend, his end goal is to make you talk. DON'T TALK!!!

In misdemeanor and DUI offenses, where the punishment includes the potential for jail time, you have an absolute right to a jury trial before 3 to 6 jurors, your choice. The State carries the burden of proving the guilt of the accused. To obtain a conviction, the State must convince each one of those jurors that, beyond all reasonable doubt, the accused is guilty.

To learn more about your options, CONTACT US to schedule a free consultation.