Huntington Station Misdemeanor Crimes Lawyer

Misdemeanor

New York recognizes three categories of misdemeanors: Class A, Class B, and unclassified. Misdemeanors are relatively less serious offenses than felonies, but defendants can still face stiff penalties. In fact, a misdemeanor can completely derail someone’s life, making it much harder to obtain a job or an apartment.

Please contact Karpf Criminal Law today to speak with a Huntington Station misdemeanor crimes attorney. We have the skills needed to hold the state to its burden of proof. We have obtained many plea deals and favorable court judgments. Call to schedule a time to meet.

Are Misdemeanors Serious?

Yes! Legal penalties include up to a year in jail, as well as a $1,000 fine. You might also be assigned to community service and probation. Although these penalties are less severe than what you’d get for a felony conviction, they can still disrupt your life.

There are also non-legal repercussions. For example, someone with a professional license might have it suspended because of a misdemeanor conviction. You will also have a criminal history which someone can find when you apply for a job, apartment, or college.

It’s best to fight any criminal charge, even a misdemeanor. The state’s evidence against you could be very weak and crumble with a little poking and prodding. Call Karpf Criminal Law so we can review the charges against you.

Class A Misdemeanors

This is the most serious category of misdemeanor offense. It includes crimes such as:

• Forcible touching
• Sexual misconduct
• Petit larceny
• Resisting arrest
• Assault in the third degree

If convicted, you can face a maximum of 364 days in jail (NY Penal Code § 70.15).

Class B Misdemeanor

Less serious than Class A misdemeanors, a Class B offense can still land you in jail for up to three months. You might also receive a fine and probation, among other penalties. We strongly recommend taking any Class B misdemeanor offense seriously.

Some Class B misdemeanors include:

• Criminal mischief in the fourth degree
• Criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree
• Stalking in the fourth degree
• Public lewdness

Unclassified Misdemeanors

Some misdemeanor offenses are not classified. Nonetheless, you could receive up to a year behind bars, as well as other penalties including fines and probation. Do not assume the “unclassified” nature of the offense means it isn’t serious. You need to quickly deal with any allegation.

Unclassified misdemeanors involve traffic and vehicle laws, such as DWI and reckless driving.

How to Fight Back Against Misdemeanor Charges

No one should underestimate the consequences of a misdemeanor conviction. We have seen many people put too much faith in the justice system to treat them fairly. They imagine the prosecutor will see they have no criminal history and voluntarily drop the charges. That rarely happens. Instead, you need a Huntington Station criminal defense attorney who knows how to mount a serious defense.

• We fight these cases in different ways:
• Analyze whether the police violated your constitutional rights when they stopped and/or searched you;
• Ask a judge to toss any evidence collected in violation of your rights or evidence which is too unreliable;
• Show how you were not the one who committed the offense;
• Argue that reasonable doubt exists and that you cannot be convicted of the offense;
• Challenge whether you had the required mental state when a crime was committed.

We can sometimes ask a judge to toss the charges out of court. In other cases, we might reach an agreement with the state for a favorable plea deal.

There is also the option to go to trial. That is not always the best option, but our firm is prepared to do anything we can to obtain justice for you.

We Are the Right Choice for You!

One mistake defendants make is treating these offenses too lightly. Your best bet is to “lawyer up” as quickly as possible. Our law firm can provide strategic advice to anyone under arrest for a Huntington Station misdemeanor:

• Answer your questions and review possible sentence based on your criminal history;
• Identify weaknesses in the case against you;
• Find evidence that shows you are innocent, including alibi witnesses;
• Aggressively advocate for your interests in court and in out-of-court conferences with the prosecution;
• Negotiate a plea deal, where appropriate.

Our firm has handled all types of misdemeanors and we know which defense strategies work.

Hire the Best Huntington Station Misdemeanor Crimes Lawyer Today

Misdemeanor convictions can throw a wrench in anyone’s plans. Take control of the situation. Call Karpf Criminal Law today, (631)424-6444. Our legal team is ready to jump in and defend you from the moment we are hired.