Everything You Need To Know About Criminal Charges
In the United States, c riminal offenses are broken into three predominant categories: Infractions Misdemeanors Felonies These categories are designated according to how serious the offense is and what the convicted individual's future consequences will be. Our Lake of the Ozarks criminal defense attorneys are here to help you gain a better understanding of these different types of criminal charges. Infractions Infractions are the most minor forms of criminal charges. These charges are not usually punishable by jail time. Instead, infractions are punishable by fines that can almost always be handled without even going to court. Infractions are generally local laws designed to inhibit annoying or potentially dangerous behavior. Examples include traffic laws, anti-noise ordinances, and no parking zones. Misdemeanors Misdemeanors are crimes punishable by fines and/or jail time, but they are not as serious as felonies. The line between misdemeanors and...