Criminal or Penal Law, is defined as the body of law that deals with
crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses. Criminal law does
not concern itself with disputes between individuals, but relates to
offenses against the public order. The federal government, along with
cities and states, define and prosecute people who commit crimes that
range from minor traffic violation to serious, violent offenses.
At The
Law Firm of Grant & Associates we focus on two major types of criminal
law, felonies and misdemeanors. Whether a crime falls in to one category
or the other depends on the potential punishment. If a law provides for
imprisonment for longer than a year, it is usually considered a felony.
If the potential punishment is for less than a year, then the crime is
considered a misdemeanor.
Do you need a criminal defense lawyer for an offense you allegedly
committed? Contact The Law Firm of Grant & Associates, LLC
Typically, a felony is a crime for which the sentence may be more that
one year in prison in the State of Georgia.
Violent Crimes are considered on a case by case basis. Listed below are some of
the crimes that fall into the felony category:
- Drug Offenses
- Forgery Offenses
- Juvenile Offenses
- Terroristic Threats Offenses
- Theft Offenses
- White Collar Offenses
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Misdemeanors in the State of Georgia are punishable by up
to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Listed below are some of the crimes that fall into the misdemeanor category:
- Domestic Violence Offenses
- Drug Offenses
- DUI Offenses
- Forgery Offenses
- Theft Offenses
- Traffic Violations Offenses
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There are many laws passed into legislation through Congress. Each state
has there own set of criminal laws which loosely follow that of the Federal Statues.
The severity of the crime and the causal punishment is determined by the laws set
forth in that state. Many criminal laws are typified differently in one state than
in another. It is because of this that a criminal defense lawyer must be registered
to practice law in the State which they intend to work.
If you are in need legal representation for an alleged crime, don’t take the law
into your own hands. The criminal code in every state is unique and difficult to
interpret. Seek advice by a competent criminal lawyer to handle your case.
Do you need a criminal defense lawyer for an offense you allegedly
committed? Contact our Criminal Defense Lawyer
at The Law Firm of Grant & Associates, LLC .
Notice:
The information on this web site cannot replace the careful consideration of personal
factors and changes in the law, which may apply to your case. While this information
may assist you, do not rely on it as an answer to a specific legal question. Contact
the Crimainal Defense Lawyer at The Law Firm of Grant & Associates
for more information and for a case evaluation.