Misdemeanor Defense Attorney in Philadelphia
Misdemeanor Penalties
Misdemeanors are crimes classified as those less serious than felonies. Even so, they can still result in imprisonment as well as substantial fines. A criminal record can have a long-term effect on your future. While most states define a misdemeanor as a crime punishable by a maximum jail time of up to one year, Pennsylvania imposes longer maximum sentences. Per 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. ยง 1104, these break down as follows:
- A misdemeanor of the third degree can lead to one year of imprisonment
- A misdemeanor of the second degree is punishable by two years in prison
- A misdemeanor of the first degree may result in prison time of up to five years
The sentences received for misdemeanor convictions can increase depending on aggravating circumstances or prior offenses. They can also include fines, community service and other penalties. The help of a reliable Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer may be able to protect you from a harsh sentence or win you a case acquittal.
Defending Your Misdemeanor Charges
The lawyers at The Benari Law Group can skillfully defend you against any misdemeanor charge s. Our experienced attorneys hold memberships in such institutions as the United States District Court, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Bar, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Montgomery County Bar Association. We know how to address misdemeanor cases depending on the circumstances and the charges including, for example:
- Possession of a master key for motor vehicles
- Simple assault
- First offense stalking
- Neglect of care-dependant person
- Unlawful restraint of someone 18 years or older
- Endangering the welfare of children
- Desecration of a flag
- Weapon on a school property
Our attorneys have experience in defending thousands of misdemeanor cases with proven results. We will work to have the charges decreased or dropped in your case. Let us help you with your defense.
Contact a Philadelphia misdemeanor defense attorney for legal representation if you have been charged with a misdemeanor.