Criminal Defense Attorneys

Smith and Shipley, Criminal Defense Attorneys, located in Beaumont, Texas, have many years of experience in Criminal law means crimes that may establish punishments. In contrast, Criminal Procedure describes the process through which the criminal laws are enforced. In instances where an individual fails to adhere to a particular criminal statute, he or she commits a criminal act by breaking the law.
Each crime carries a maximum penalty. That penalty is the most amount of time that a person can spend in jail if they’re convicted of the offense. A criminal offense often has other penalties such as a fine, probation and placing a record of the offense on a person’s public, criminal history.

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MISDEMEANORS

A Misdemeanor is an offense that is considered a lower level criminal offense, such as minor assaults, traffic offenses, or petty thefts. Moreover, in most states, the penalty for the misdemeanor crime is typically one year or less.

FELONY

Felony crimes involve more serious offenses including murder, manslaughter, dealing drugs, rape, robbery, and arson. Felonies carry a penalty of one year or more, depending upon the particular nature of the offense and the jurisdiction where the felony crime was committed.

DWI

Driving while intoxicated involves an offense of driving a motor vehicle after consuming enough alcohol to raise the blood alcohol level about the legal limit.

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