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Misdemeanor Defense Attorney in Atlanta
An Experienced Misdemeanor Defense Attorney
If you have never been charged with a crime before and suddenly find yourself facing misdemeanor criminal charges, your initial reaction may have been a sigh of relief. After all misdemeanors are not as serious as felonies, right? While it may be true that misdemeanors are the less serious type of charge, that does not mean there are not significant consequences if you are convicted of a misdemeanor charge. in fact, the penalties for a misdemeanor conviction can include:
- Jail time of up to a year
- Fines
- Community service
- Probation
- Restitution
In addition to the formal consequences of a conviction, you may also be facing additional repercussions. For example, there are a variety of crimes that are sometimes called “wobblers.” What this means is that the crime can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. If you do not have a criminal record, then many times you will be charged at the lesser, misdemeanor level. However, if you have a misdemeanor conviction on your record, then the likelihood that you will be charged at the felony level in the future increases.
What this means for you is that you need to take your misdemeanor criminal charges extremely seriously, be proactive, and seek the services of an experienced misdemeanor defense attorney. If you had a clean criminal record prior to your misdemeanor charge and are considered a first-time offender, then we will work to craft an individualized defense strategy that takes that into consideration. Our goal is to reduce or eliminate the impact that a misdemeanor conviction can have on your life.
Experience Defending Clients Against a Wide Variety of Misdemeanors
Misdemeanor is an incredibly broad category of crime. Examples of misdemeanor offenses in the state of Georgia include, but are not limited to:
- Assault and battery
- Disorderly conduct
- DUI (driving under the influence)
- Drug charges
- Probation violations
- Reckless and careless driving
- Theft and shoplifting
- Trespassing
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor crime, then you are looking for an attorney who will listen with an empathetic ear, but who is also capable of being aggressive and persistent in your defense. We have almost a decade of experience defending clients against a wide variety of misdemeanors.
We are also devoted to helping individuals who have never been charged with a crime before understand the process and their options. For a free consultation about your misdemeanor charges, contact our office today.