The term misdemeanor, sometimes referred to a minor crime, refers to a criminal offense which is of a less serious nature than that of a felony crime, and punishable by fine or imprisonment in a county jail rather than in a state prison. Misdemeanor crimes typically involve those committed against individuals, are deemed disruptive to the public order, involve certain types of theft, or other crimes against society
Do not let the perception of a misdemeanor crime being a minor crime make you take the charges lightly. Any criminal offense may directly impact your life in many ways if convicted. Any aspect of your life in which you must divulge the existence of a prior criminal history may be affected. This may commonly include employment opportunities, housing issues, and educational opportunities, just to name a few.
A misdemeanor is a criminal offense which is typically punishable by a fine, probation, and / or jail. A 2nd degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to a $500 fine, six (6) months probation, sixty (60) days jail. A 1st degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to a $1,000 fine, twelve (12) months probation, one (1) year jail.
Depending upon the evidence against you and your prior criminal history, a misdemeanor crime may sometimes be escalated to a felony criminal charge.
When charged with a misdemeanor crime make sure you are made aware of your legal rights, legal options, and any viable defense strategy by seeking experienced legal counsel.
Be proactive in protecting your legal rights. Speak to Criminal Defense Lawyer, Adam B. Reiss.
I was born in 1959 and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1977.
Education: I attended the Florida State University and graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor of arts major in English/minor in Spanish. Subsequent to my undergraduate degree, I obtained my Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
Member of: I was admitted to the Florida Bar in October of 1985 and have been admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida since 1986. Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Court October of 1992 and a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. I served as vice chair of Grievance Committee 9-D, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Orange County, Florida for the Florida Bar. On September 15, 2000, after an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Florida Bar, I was awarded an AV rating in Martindale Hubbell. The AV rating identifies a lawyer with very high to pre-eminent legal ability the same is a reflection of expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence.
He has served as lead counsel in multiple serious felony charges as well as civil litigation/personal injury/medical malpractice and significant appellate experience.
ADAM B. REISS - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
I was born in 1959 and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1977.
Education: I attended the Florida State University and graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor of arts major in English/minor in Spanish. Subsequent to my undergraduate degree, I obtained my Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
Member of: I was admitted to the Florida Bar in October of 1985 and have been admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida since 1986. Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Court October of 1992 and a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. I served as vice chair of Grievance Committee 9-D, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Orange County, Florida for the Florida Bar. On September 15, 2000, after an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Florida Bar, I was awarded an AV rating in Martindale Hubbell. The AV rating identifies a lawyer with very high to pre-eminent legal ability the same is a reflection of expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence.
He has served as lead counsel in multiple serious felony charges as well as civil litigation/personal injury/medical malpractice and significant appellate experience.
ADAM B. REISS - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
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