Misdemeanor offenses are criminal offenses where one can be jailed for a MAXIMUM of 11 months, 29 days and fined $1000. The most severe misdemeanors are known as 1st degree misdemeanors and are punishable as described in the preceding sentence. Less severe misdemeanors are known as 2nd degree misdemeanors and are punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. Often more concerning for clients are the accompanying collateral penalties involved. Some misdemeanors carry with them driver’s license suspension possibilities, the potential for use of the misdemeanor conviction against you in a future trial, and the risk of deportation. Though misdemeanors are less severe than felony offenses, misdemeanor crimes of dishonesty and misdemeanor crimes of violence will haunt you long after your case is closed. Only hire a criminal attorney that not knows the legal implications of the allegation against in addition to the practical consequences associated with any criminal allegation. Call The Mayberry Law Firm now for a free consultation with a criminal attorney in Clearwater or St Petersburg, FL. If you call, I’ll answer you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
FIRST DEGREE MISDEMEANORS
- Petit theft- property value $100-$300
- Battery
- Domestic battery
- Driving with a Suspended License- with one prior conviction
- Worthless checks- if value is less than $150
- Resisting without violence
- Trespass- if someone is in the structure or conveyance
- Solicitation of prostitution- with prior conviction
- Possession of marijuana- less than 20 grams (if adjudicated guilty-1 yr DL suspension)
- Possession of paraphernalia
- Racing on the roadway- mandatory 1 yr DL suspension
- Criminal mischief- damage value $200-$1000
SECOND DEGREE MISDEMEANORS
- Possession of Alcohol by a Minor
- Violation of Restricted License
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- Disorderly Intoxication
- Open House Party
- Disorderly Conduct
- Criminal mischief- damage less than $200
- Assault
- No Valid Driver’s License
- Driving with a Suspended License- first offense
- Loitering and Prowling
- Trespass- if no one is in the structure or conveyance
- Solicitation of prostitution- first offense
HYBRID CRIMES
- Reckless Driving
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- first conviction jailable up to 90 days
- second conviction jailable up to 6 months
