A misdemeanor crime is less serious than a felony.
Misdemeanor crimes usually are differentiated from felonies by the seriousness of injury caused to another person, the cash value of property taken, or the amount of drugs in a person’s possession and whether there is proof of intent to sell or distribute those drugs. Missouri categorizes misdemeanors into different classes. These charges can include failing to have a fishing license, illegal sales by peddler, falsifying report or withholding information regarding an investigation, misusing 911 services, to violation of endangered species law. No matter what the charges, the Missouri criminal attorneys at
Boehmer Law can help you with your misdemeanor charges.
POSSIBLE FINES AND JAIL TIME
Class A Misdemeanors – up to one year in jail or a fine up to $2,000, or both.
Class B Misdemeanors – up to six months in jail fine up to $1,000.
Class C Misdemeanors – up to fifteen days in jail a fine of up to $750.
Class D misdemeanor- $500
Infraction- $400
Note: If the person has gained money or property through the commission of the offense, to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not exceeding double the amount of the person's gain from the commission of the offense.
If your case goes to trial note that if the jury agrees upon a verdict of guilty but fails to agree upon the punishment or does not assess such punishment by its verdict the court shall assess and declare the punishment and render judgment accordingly. Where the jury finds a verdict of guilty and assesses a punishment not authorized by law, or under a plea of guilty, or there is a finding of guilt in a non-jury case, the court shall assess and declare the punishment. If the jury assesses a punishment below the limit prescribed by law for the offense of which the defendant is convicted the court shall pronounce sentence and render judgment according to the lowest limit prescribed by law. The court shall have power to reduce the punishment within the statutory limits prescribed for the offense if it finds that the punishment is excessive.
The Importance of Great Legal Representation
A conviction for a misdemeanor crime in Missouri can become part of your permanent criminal record. If you are convicted later of another crime, the court could see your prior conviction and impose a harsher sentence in the new case. A conviction for even a minor crime can hurt you when you are looking for a job, applying to rent a house or apartment, looking to volunteer at your child’s school, or applying for any type of professional license.
An experienced attorney like the Missouri Criminal attorneys at Boehmer Law can review your Missouri misdemeanor charges and discuss whether you have any grounds for dismissal of the charges against you, explore plea options, or represent you at trial. Our attorneys are very familiar with the Missouri criminal court systems. When you hire Boehmer Law, a knowledgeable attorney will assist you in making decisions about your case, and protect your rights. Call Boehmer Law today at 636-896-4020 for your free case consultation and let us get starting fighting for you!
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