Misdemeanor and Felony: The Difference
The Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings, provides felony & misdemeanor criminal defense in Riverside & San Bernardino.
When you are convicted of a crime, the crime is generally categorized as a misdemeanor or a felony. Typically, a misdemeanor is considered less serious than a felony, but both are very damaging to a person’s criminal record. Because of this fact, it is important that both types of charges are taken seriously.
Misdemeanors tend to involve less severe consequences. In California, it is much easier to petition for the expungement of a misdemeanor charge than it is for a felony charge. That is why criminal defense attorneys try to get their clients charges dismissed or reduced to misdemeanor offenses.
Felony & Misdemeanor Information Video
Watch Attorney Greg Comings speak about felonies & misdemeanors in Riverside or San Bernardino.
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor offenses include, but are not limited to:
Convictions for misdemeanor offenses can result in jail time for one year or less, monetary fines of up to $1,000, community service, and probation. In some cases, an offense that would normally be considered a misdemeanor can be raised to the status of a felony. This can happen if the crime is very severe, if someone was injured due to the criminal activity, or if the offender has a prior criminal record.
Southern California Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are being charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, it is important that you seek the counsel of credible criminal defense attorney. The Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings has experience defending clients charged with all types of crimes. Whether you are facing a conviction for a misdemeanor or felony, we can help you get your charges reduced or dismissed. While the outcome of every case vary, we will do everything we can to help you combat your criminal charges. |