Inman & Tourgee Attorneys At Law

Misdemeanor Offenses

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor you will want an experienced attorney in court with you. While most misdemeanors carry a sentence of up to 1 year in jail, there are other misdemeanors which carry up to 6 months or less in jail. These cases are heard in District Court and can be transferred to Superior Court after a sentence is imposed upon appeal or within 10 days of arraignment by motion. There are no jury trials in District Court.

Examples of Misdemeanors that carry up to 1 year:

  • Simple Assault
  • Vandalism
  • DUI 1ST AND 2nd Offenses
  • Refusal 2nd and 3rd Offenses
  • Obstruction
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Reckless Driving
  • Stalking/Cyber-stalking
  • Crank and Obscene Phone calls
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Shoplifting
  • Willful Trespass
  • Larceny Under $1500
  • False Document to Public Officials
  • Failure to Report Child Abuse
  • Solicitation
  • Prostitution
  • Possession of a Weapon other than a firearm
  • Examples of Misdemeanors that carry up to 6 months or less:
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident resulting in Property Damage
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Failure to Relinquish a Phone
  • Driving on a Suspended License 3rd Offense

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