Atlanta Misdemeanor Offense Lawyer
Experienced Attorney Handling Misdemeanor Charges
If you have been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor offense in Atlanta, you should contact the law firm of Ross & Pines, LLC to speak with an attorney about your case. Even though misdemeanor charges are typically viewed as being less serious criminal charges, the consequences for being convicted of this offense can be significant. Individuals who are found guilty of committing misdemeanors are typically sentenced to jail (not to exceed one year) and ordered to pay large fines. Having a misdemeanor on your record will not be as bad as having a felony on your record, but the mark may still hinder you in the future and you will need a lawyer to help reduce the chances of this happening.
Individuals facing misdemeanor charges sometimes neglect to take into account the future repercussions of neglecting to hire an attorney. Believing their situation is not serious enough to warrant representation from a lawyer, some people choose to handle their own cases, consequently harming their chances of overcoming misdemeanor charges. Without adequate representation from an Atlanta criminal defense attorney, conviction is almost inevitable and the resulting consequences could be undesirable to say the least.
Georgia Misdemeanor Penalties
The punishments for misdemeanors depend on how serious the specific offense is. Some misdemeanors carry a one year jail term and a maximum fine of 2,500 dollars while others carry lower fines and less jail time, if any. Your Atlanta criminal defense attorney will thoroughly examine your circumstances to determine what the possible penalties might be for your misdemeanor offense and they will take whatever legal actions necessary to have your charges reduced or dismissed, or to argue you a lesser sentence.
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Atlanta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, or Lawrenceville,
contact an Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer
at the Law Firm of Ross & Pines, LLC today!