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Cumming, GA Misdemeanor Crimes Lawyer
Misdemeanor Charges in Georgia
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If the police arrested you and you were charged with a misdemeanor, don't take chances with your future. Our experienced attorneys in Cumming, GA defend people who are facing misdemeanor charges when they appear in court.
By Georgia law, misdemeanors are considered lesser crimes than felonies. However, it takes a good criminal defense lawyer to protect you in court, because you may still face jail time if you're convicted. You may also be fined or sentenced to community service.
Certain misdemeanors may count against the Three Strikes Law. If you already have two strikes against you, you should consult a Cumming, GA defense lawyer to help you avoid a harsh sentence.
We provide legal counsel for people accused of these common Georgia misdemeanors:
- petty theft
- DUI
- violations of the Open Container Law
- shoplifting
- vandalism
- underage drinking
- domestic violence
- simple possession of marijuana
- simple drug possession
- public intoxication
- child abandonment
- prostitution
- trespassing
- simple assault
- property damage
- writing bad checks
- probation violation
- disorderly conduct
- indecent exposure
- lewd conduct
- sexual battery
- failure to register as a convicted sex offender
Consequences of Misdemeanor Convictions in Cumming, GA
Misdemeanor convictions don't earn penalties as harsh as convictions for felonies, but if you violate Georgia law, the cost is still high. For instance, if you are convicted of a DUI and you drive a school bus for a living, chances are your employer will suspend or fire you upon discovering your misdemeanor conviction. Misdemeanors show up in background checks as well, hampering your ability to find employment or a suitable place to live.
I've Been Charged With a Misdemeanor. What do I do?
Although it isn't a felony charge, it's important to hire a criminal defense attorney to handle misdemeanor cases—it's a bad idea to try to defend yourself in court. Experienced Cumming criminal defense attorneys can dramatically increase your chance of winning your case in court.
Don't risk jail time, probation, expensive fines, forced community service, mandatory counseling or loss of Georgia driving privileges. At Miles Patterson Hansford Tallant, LLC, we are familiar with state laws that pertain to misdemeanor crimes. We will challenge the prosecution's case and attempt to get your misdemeanor charges dropped.
Contact a Cumming, GA Misdemeanor Crimes Law Firm
If you were arrested for a misdemeanor in Georgia and you're worried about what will happen, call us today to schedule your initial consultation. We will sit down with you, answer questions and give honest legal counsel on your situation. As seasoned trial attorneys, we have the resources and legal skill it takes to effectively fight for your rights. If you need a defense lawyer, please contact us now at 678-456-5393 or take a minute to fill out our online contact form on the left.
We represent clients in Metro-Atlanta, Northern Georgia and the surrounding areas of Cumming, Georgia which includes Forsyth, Cherokee, Cobb, Gwinnett, Hall, Fulton, Lumpkin and Athens-Clarke Counties as well as the cities of Sandy Springs, Woodstock, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dahlonega, Gainesville and Lawrenceville.
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