OTHER FELONIES & MISDEMEANORS
Missouri Felony & Misdemeanor Attorneys
Felonies are crimes punishable in Missouri by death or imprisonment greater than one year. Felonies are categorized into four categories:
- Class A Felonies: minimum of ten years and up to thirty years in prison, or life.
- Examples: murder, first degree kidnapping, and first degree robbery.
- Class B Felonies: minimum of five years and up to fifteen years in prison.
- Examples: involuntary manslaughter and first degree burglary.
- Class C Felonies: up to seven years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
- Examples: possession of a controlled substance and theft.
- Class D Felonies: up to four years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
- Examples: fraud, resisting arrest, third degree domestic assault, and passing a bad check.
Misdemeanors are crimes punishable in Missouri with a maximum of one year of imprisonment. A misdemeanor is less serious than a felony. Misdemeanors are categorized into three classes:
- Class A Misdemeanors: up to one year in jail or a fine up to $1,000.
- Examples: possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana, domestic assault in the third degree, and shoplifting items valued at less than $500.
- Class B Misdemeanors: up to six months in jail or a fine up to $500.
- Examples: driving while intoxicated and first degree trespassing.
- Class C Misdemeanors: up to fifteen days in jail or a fine of up to $300.
- Examples: illegal gambling and peace disturbance.
At Miller & Hine, we defend clients charged with:
- Shoplifting/Petty Theft
- Destruction of Property
- Violating a Court Order
- Peace Disturbance
- Domestic Violence
- Assault
- Drugs
- Trespassing
- Vandalism
- Illegal Gambling
- Evading Arrest
- Child Endangerment
- Armed Robbery
- Attempted Robbery
- False ID
Our attorneys will thoroughly research the charges against each client and protect their rights. Depending on the circumstances of your situation, we look for opportunities to obtain a favorable plea deal, help you prove your innocence, or even get the charges against you dropped completely. We make every effort to keep a criminal misdemeanor conviction off your record. Call us today for a free consultation.