Misdemeanors

A Misdemeanor is considered to be much less serious than felonies. Petty theft, prostitution, public intoxication, simple assault, disorderly conduct, trespass, vandalism and similar crimes are known as misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are crimes with punishment terms not exceeding 12 months of incarceration. A person who is convicted of a misdemeanor can be punished with community service, probation or part-time inprisonment.

People convicted of a misdemeanor do not usually loose their voting right, they are able to serve on juries, practice in licensed professions and serve in the military. It's important to mention the fact that misdemeanors are not counted as "strikes" in states that have adopted three strikes laws.

Even misdemeanors can become part of a criminal record, and it is essential to have experienced legal help. At Defense NY.com, we have extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of this type of criminal offenses. At Defense NY.com our attorneys handle all types of misdemeanors.