Practice Areas
Misdemeanor Cases
I have handled numerous misdemeanor cases throughout my career. Although a misdemeanor conviction may not carry the more serious penalties associated with a felony conviction. It is nonetheless equally important to avoid a conviction at all costs when possible. These cases need to be handled properly on the front end because a misdemeanor conviction will result in loss of future employment opportunities. I strongly suggest you hire a lawyer immediately after your arrest.
Tennessee has three grades for misdemeanor crimes. Below is a brief summary of these classification and penalties.
Tennessee Misdemeanor (Class A): Maximum jail sentence of 11 months and 29 days, with a maximum fine of $2,500.00.
Tennessee Misdemeanor (Class B): Maximum jail sentence of 6 months, with a maximum fine of $500.00
Tennessee Misdemeanor (Class C): Maximum jail sentence of 30 days, with a fine not to exceed $50.00.
The most common misdemeanor charges are DUI, reckless driving, simple possession of cocaine, simple possession of marijuana, simple assault, domestic violence, underage possession of alcohol, underage consumption of alcohol, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, indecent exposure, drug paraphernalia, weapons charges, shoplifting, theft, and patronizing prostitution.