"Felony" is a general term that characterizes the seriousness of the charge rather than its specific content. A felony is any offense that has a minimum one-year sentence. Felonies can have a maximum sentence of two years or life, depending on the offense. In addition, a large number of the charges are felonies, including as forgery, drugs, sex offenses, theft, most violent crimes, and some cases of domestic abuse.

To handle criminal charges, you require an experienced and committed defense attorney. Conviction for a felony carries other unintended effects in addition to the possibility of losing years of freedom. These include losing the opportunity to vote, being unable to buy or own a gun, being unable to get a professional license, and being unable to attend school.

It’s absolutely imperative that you have experienced and competent representation if you’ve been charged with a felony. Our criminal defense attorney will explore a variety of options with you to avoid a felony conviction: