Misdemeanor Crime Defense

Orlando Misdemeanor Charge Attorney & Lawyer providing professional Misdemeanor Crime Defense and other Criminal Defense legal services in Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida.

While misdemeanor crime convictions may not carry the same severity of punishment and consequences as felony convictions, they still may involve jail time, fines, probation and other penalties which a court may impose.

It is important to know that misdemeanor crime convictions will show up in background checks, making it difficult to apply for college, employment or organizations you desire to be associated with. Having aggressive and experienced legal representation in your corner may help reduce the charges, eliminate penalties, or even have the charges dropped.

As a law firm providing experienced Misdemeanor Defense Attorney & Lawyer legal services, assisting Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida area residents with misdemeanor charge defense legal issues, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always striving to provide the highest standard of legal representation.

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor crime, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Orlando misdemeanor crime defense attorney & lawyer. Contact The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., today by calling by calling (407) 926-4137 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

In the State of Florida the degrees of misdemeanor crimes include:

2nd degree misdemeanor: punishable by up to a $500 fine, sixty (60) days jail and/or 6 months probation;
1st degree misdemeanor: punishable by up to a $1000 fine, twelve (12) months jail and/or probation.

Misdemeanor charges may include, but are not limited to:

Assault or Battery;
Boating under the influence;
Criminal Mischief;
DUI;
Disorderly Conduct;
Some Domestic Violence Charges;
Driving with a Suspended License;
Certain Lewd & Lascivious Acts
Loitering and Prowling;

Minor in Possession of Alcohol;
Possession of Marijuana or Drug Paraphernalia;
Disorderly intoxication;
Prostitution / Solicitation;
Resisting an Officer without Violence;
Ticket Scalping;
Theft (Petit);
Unauthorized Sale of Alcohol;

The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., aggressively defends the legal rights of those charged with a misdemeanor criminal offense, while addressing all related issues that should be taken into consideration when defending your legal rights and freedoms. A misdemeanor charge conviction may result in:

Hefty fines;

Potential jail time;

Suspension of your driving privileges;

Having your license revoked;

Potential vehicle forfeiture;

Community service;

Lengthy terms of probation;

Potential forfeiture of property or assets;

Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights (when charges are upgraded to a felony charge).

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor crime in Orlando, Winter Park, and the Central Florida area, contact an experienced attorney & lawyer at The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., today by calling (407) 926-4137, or email with any questions, comments, or concerns, or to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

Orlando Misdemeanor Charge Attorney & Lawyer providing professional Misdemeanor Crime Defense and other Criminal Defense legal services in Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida.

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