As a general rule, penalties and other
consequences of a misdemeanor conviction are typically less severe
than those of a felony conviction. Usually, a person convicted of a
misdemeanor may still vote, serve on a jury, and practice his or her
profession. The Law Offices of
Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A. may, in some cases, be able to "plead down" a
felony to a misdemeanor, which will not only minimize the resulting
punishment, but will also lessen the consequences for the future.
A misdemeanor is a
criminal offense
which is punishable by a fine, probation, and / or jail. A
2nd degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to a $500 fine,
six (6) months probation, sixty (60) days jail. A 1st
degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to a $1,000 fine, twelve (12)
months probation, one (1) year jail. Criminal offenses which are
misdemeanors may include certain types of DUI, theft of property
with a value under $300, exposure of sexual organs, among other
offenses.
Misdemeanors may not carry the same
threat of severe punishment and life-long consequences as felonies,
but a misdemeanor conviction can nonetheless be costly, in both
financial and personal terms. If you, or someone you know, are
facing misdemeanor charges, contact
Jeffrey A. Herzog today
Toll Free at: (866) 789-4002 to speak with an
experienced criminal defense attorney about representing your legal
interest.
At The Law Offices of
Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A., we vigorously represent the rights of individuals
charged with Criminal
Misdemeanor
Offenses and other
types of Criminal Defense Cases.
Contact Attorney Jeffrey A. Herzog today
Toll Free at: (866) 789-4002
to
schedule a confidential
consultation regarding your legal
matter.
Tampa
Misdemeanor Defense Attorney - Lawyer providing professional
Misdemeanor Criminal Defense Legal Services in
Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg and throughout
the Southwest Florida area.
