Misdemeanor Attorney

A Criminal Record Is Always Difficult To Explain

If you’re charged with a misdemeanor crime in Colorado Springs, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to vigorously defend your rights under the law. 

While misdemeanor crimes carry lighter penalties and are considered to be ‘lesser’ crimes than felonies, they are still crimes, and being convicted of a misdemeanor can lead to jail time and hefty fines, not to mention a criminal record that will impact your future.

An experienced misdemeanor attorney in Colorado Springs can help you avoid or lessen some penalties, such as time-consuming community service, psychotherapy, anger management classes, or traffic school, all of which impact your daily life.

Having a strong criminal defense attorney on your team ensures you might not have to explain your criminal record every time you apply for a job, a lease, or mortgage, and provides the best chance to save your reputation. Not to mention the grief and agony your conviction will have on family and friends.

How Misdemeanors Are Classified in Colorado

Class 1 Misdemeanors

Class 1 misdemeanors are considered the most serious crimes, such as assault, while Class 2 and Class 3 misdemeanors are considered to be less serious crimes, respectively.  Furthermore, in Colorado drug charges are treated as a separate class of misdemeanors and have different stipulations.

Class 1 misdemeanors are punishable by 6 to 18 months in jail and a fine of $500 to $5,000 – or both!

Class 2 Misdemeanors

A Class 2 misdemeanor carries a fine of $250 to $1,000, a jail sentence that ranges from three to twelve months, or both. 

Class 3 Misdemeanors

Class 3 misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of $50 to $750, a maximum of six months in jail, or both, and are the least serious of the misdemeanor crime categorizations.

Some samples of misdemeanor crimes in Colorado include computer crimes, obstructing a police officer, forgery, menacing, child abuse, theft, stalking, trespass, domestic violence, and prostitution.

What Are Misdemeanor Crimes?

Here are some of the more common misdemeanor crimes you can be charged for;

  • Careless Driving Resulting In Death
  • Forgery
  • False Imprisonment
  • Computer Crimes
  • Criminal Tampering
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Child Abuse
  • Stalking
  • Trespass
  • Domestic Violence
  • Prostitution
  • Third Degree Assault
  • Menacing
  • The Possession of Small Amounts Of Certain Drugs
  • Criminal Mischief
  • Obstructing A Peace Officer

Real Life Consequences

A misdemeanor conviction on your record can have a tremendous impact on your life, greatly limiting future opportunities.  If domestic violence is part of the picture, a conviction may preclude you from possessing a firearm.  If you’re in the military, it may well end your military career.

Any type of misdemeanor conviction can also impact licensure procedures for professionals such as doctors, day care center workers, nurses, and teachers.  Misdemeanor convictions also make it difficult to obtain admission at an educational institution or get employment.

You Need An Experienced Misdemeanor Defense Attorney

If you’re faced with a misdemeanor charge in Colorado Springs, it is vitally important that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible, so that he may analyze the facts of your case and plan a strategy a quickly as possible.

In cases of no previous criminal record, it may even be possible to negotiate a deferred sentence – or better.   

While every case is different, an experienced and thorough Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney fighting for you can greatly improve your chances for a positive outcome.

Jeremy Loew tailors his strategy to address your specific legal needs and provides you with individual, personalized care.   At The Law Office Of Jeremy Loew, you won’t be given the run-around common at large, impersonal law firms. You’ll get prompt, personalized attention while Jeremy Loew and his staff prepare a strategy designed for the best outcome possible.

Make your first call to Jeremy Loew at The Law Office Of Jeremy Loew  and he will fight vigorously to protect your rights.

Call (719) 387-4111 today or click HERE to contact Jeremy Loew.