Criminal Law & Defense Help Center
Criminal Law and Defense Lawyers defend adults and juveniles who have been arrested, accused and/or charged with a crime. Criminal Law and Defense Lawyers handle a wide range of criminal matters including summary offenses, misdemeanors and felonies. Summary offenses are the least serious and include disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, first offense shoplifting charges, harassment, minor traffic violations, parking violations and underage drinking. Misdemeanors typically include less serious crimes whose punishment is generally one year or less. Examples of misdemeanors include possession of drug paraphernalia, simple assault and reckless endangerment. Felonies, the most serious criminal offenses include arson, aggravated assault, burglary, forgery, homicide, larceny, motor vehicle theft, rape and robbery. Criminal Law and Defense Lawyers can also help you restore your driver's license or clear a criminal record by having your record of an arrest or conviction expunged. Criminal lawyers typically charge an hourly rate for their services. Some criminal lawyers will quote a flat fee for a particular matter, such as attending a traffic violation hearing. Most lawyers require an advance payment called a retainer before they will represent you. Some lawyers may allow you to make payments in certain situations. Criminal Law and Debt Relief Lawyers typically charge an hourly rate for their services. Some Criminal Law and Debt Relief Lawyers will quote a flat fee for a particular matter, such as filing Chapter 13 Criminal. Most lawyers require an advance payment called a retainer before they will represent you. Some lawyers may allow you to make payments in certain situations. Clients with established relationships may be billed monthly or on completion.
Common issues handled by Criminal Law and Defense Lawyers include:
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