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Why might I need a lawyer? |
Legal advice is like medicine: You can take some to cure problems and some to prevent them. If you are accused of committing a crime, a Felony, or Class A or B misdemeanors, you need legal advice. The punishment range for some of such crimes is as follows:
PUNISHMENT RANGES and GENERAL PENALTIES
A. OFFENSE - FELONIES
Capital Felony
Life or Death
FIRST-DEGREE FELONY
Life or 5-99 years in prison and optional fine not to exceed $10,000
SECOND-DEGREE FELONY
2-20 years in prison and optional fine not to exceed $10,000
THIRD-DEGREE FELONY
2-10 years in prison and optional fine not to exceed $10,000
STATE JAIL FELONY
180 days - 2 years in State Jail and optional fine not to exceed $10,000
B. OFFENSE -MISDEMEANOR
Class A Misdemeanor
Fine not to exceed $4,000 and/or 1 year or less in jail
Class B Misdemeanor
Fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or 180 days or less in jail
Class C Misdemeanor
Fine not to exceed $500
Sometimes you can add to your problems by failing to call a lawyer immediately. If you are arrested witnesses should be interviewed and evidence gathered as soon as possible. You should contact a lawyer immediately. Preventive legal advice often can save you time, trouble and money by preventing problems from getting started. |
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