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Misdemeanor Crime
Defense |
Lakeland
Misdemeanor
Attorney
& Lawyer, providing experienced Misdemeanor Defense and
other Criminal Defense legal services in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
Polk County, and Central
Florida.
 Misdemeanor
criminal charges, although considered less severe than a
felony crime, may still result
in significant fines and jail time. In some situations,
circumstances of a misdemeanor crime may exist
which may elevate the charges to a felony charge, such as the
severity of the crime, injuries of a victim, and the your prior
criminal record.
Any criminal conviction has the po tential
of you receiving jail time, and therefore must be take seriously
and aggressively defended. A misdemeanor
conviction may follow you around for a long time, and may affect
the choices and opportunities which you may seek to pursue
regarding employment matters, educational opportunities, housing
issues, or other areas of your life.
An experienced misdemeanor defense attorney & lawyer
will ensure you are fully aware of your legal rights
and options for you defense regarding the charges
against you. When it is not possible to have the
charges dropped, reduced, or negotiate an acceptable
plea,
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A., will ensure the
prosecution is held to the burden of proving beyond
a reasonable doubt the charges against you were
warranted. We will hold all evidence, witness
statements, and the actions of law enforcement under
a microscope, while aggressively protection your
legal rights.
Contact
an experienced Lakeland misdemeanor defense attorney & lawyer
at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
by calling
(863) 686-0975,
and schedule a confidential consultation.
As an experienced
Lakeland misdemeanor defense attorney &
lawyer,
Gail Cheatwood
has successfully represented numerous Lakeland,
Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida area residents in the
defense of misdemeanor charges and other criminal defense legal
issues.
In the State of Florida the degrees of misdemeanor
crimes include:
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2nd degree misdemeanor:
punishable by up to a $500 fine, sixty (60) days jail
and/or 6 months probation;
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1st degree misdemeanor:
punishable by up to a $1000 fine, twelve (12)
months jail and/or probation.
Misdemeanor charges may include, but are not limited
to:
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Assault or Battery;
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Boating under the influence;
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Criminal Mischief;
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DUI;
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Disorderly Conduct;
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Some Domestic
Violence Charges;
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Driving with a Suspended License;
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Certain Lewd & Lascivious Acts
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Loitering and Prowling;
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Minor in Possession of Alcohol;
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Possession of Marijuana or Drug Paraphernalia;
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Disorderly
intoxication;
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Prostitution / Solicitation;
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Resisting an Officer without Violence;
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Ticket Scalping;
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Theft (Petit);
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Unauthorized Sale of Alcohol;
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Depending upon
the circumstances of your arrest and possibly your prior
criminal history, a misdemeanor conviction
may result in:
Suspension of your driving privileges;
Attend mandatory anger management classes;
Having
your license revoked;
Potential
vehicle forfeiture;
Community service;
Lengthy terms of probation;
Forfeiture of property or assets;
Forfeiture of certain basic civil
rights
(when charges are upgraded to a felony).
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor crime in
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida,
contact an experienced
misdemeanor defense attorney &
lawyer at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A., today
by calling
(863) 686-0975.
Your reputation is not the only thing at stake when facing misdemeanor charges or other criminal offenses, but
your liberties, rights, freedom as well. It is well documented
that those who are innocent have been known to have served or
are currently serving time in our County Jails throughout the
State. You should make every effort to ensure you are not one
of these statistics. Seek experienced legal counsel to stand up
and fight for your legal rights, giving you the best opportunity
to be treated fairly by the criminal justice system.
If you
would like to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced
Lakeland
misdemeanor defense attorney & lawyer
who proudly serves the
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida
area, contact
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
by calling
(863) 686-0975
or by email by filling out our confidential
case submission form.
Lakeland
Misdemeanor
Attorney
& Lawyer, providing experienced Misdemeanor Defense and
other Criminal Defense legal services in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
Polk County, and Central
Florida.
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