Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Criminal defense lawyers advocate for their client’s innocence and defend their constitutional rights

Criminal Defense attorneys represent the criminally accused. The prosecutor represents the state or federal government.

There are six major types of crime categories that criminal attorneys defend against and include:

  • Crimes Against Persons and Property
  • Drug Crimes
  • Fraud and Theft Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Drug and Alcohol Impairment Crimes

Crimes are charged either as misdemeanors or felonies. The misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment of up to one year, usually in county jail. A felony is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, usually in a state or federal prison.

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