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A misdemeanor attorney specializes in handling legal cases of defense for individuals who have been charged with a crime that is punishable by less than one year of incarceration time.

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Is there any way you can get out of a misdemeanor larceny charge?

No not really but you can get an attorney to reduce the charge.


How do you expunge a misdemeanor in Illinois?

The easiest way to expunge a misdemeanor is to petition a judge. It would help to get an attorney. Misdemeanors are not like felonies which are hard to expunge.


Should you plead no contest to a class A misdemeanor?

Ask your attorney. This is not a question that can be answered here.


How long does a misdemeanor charge stay on your police record?

Sentences are case specific. Talk to your attorney.


Can you change a felony indictment to a misdemeanor in the middle of the trial?

Possible if you have a good criminal attorney and draft a deal with the prosecution.


Can you own a hand gun with a misdemeanor charge?

It depends. You should check with an local attorney versed in gun laws.


What can help you reduce a felony d to a misdemeanor?

As dumb as it may sound - I'd start with a good attorney - that's what they do.


Can you undesignate a felony after its already been designated?

When a person is charged with a felony it can be reduced to a misdemeanor charge by the prosecuting attorney.


Can you own a gun with a misdemeanor?

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Can burglary be reduced to a misdemeanor in Memphis Tennessee?

yes. it depends on whether or not the district attorney or prosecutor is willing to plea you out or not. also bare in mind there are different degrees of all crimes. meaning that your buglary charge can already be a misdemeanor and not necessarily a felony. for example a 4th degree buglary charge is a misdemeanor.


Is endangering a minor a felony or a misdemeanor?

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