Misdemeanors

Some people try to handle misdemeanor cases themselves. Occasionally this will work out well, but most of the time it’ just the opposite.

If you are facing a misdemeanor crime, appoint an attorney to guarantee the best outcome possible for your case. The Pittsburgh criminal attorney has ample experience handling misdemeanor cases of all types.

Our Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer Handles:

Destruction of Property & Vandalism
Environmental Crimes
Failure to Appear in Court
Disorderly Conduct
Possession of Certain Illegal Substances
Disturbing the Peace
Shoplifting
Petty Theft
Drunk Driving
And much more...

Misdemeanors can literally spill over into any category of criminal activity. Generally speaking, misdemeanors can result in up to 1 year in jail and a court-ordered fine. Depending on the details of the case, the Pittsburgh criminal attorney can oftentimes commute a jail sentence in exchange for probation.

Even if a sentence does not include jail time, it is important for clients to note that a misdemeanor conviction does become a matter of public criminal record. This criminal record could result in the loss of educational opportunities and the loss of future employment, especially for juvenile defendants.

No matter what type of misdemeanor you are facing, you need a skilled Pittsburgh criminal attorney to represent you to receive as little punishment as possible at trial, or perhaps no trial at all if it is possible to get your case dismissed.