Minneapolis Misdemeanor Defense Attorney
Fighting Your Misdemeanor Charges
Although misdemeanor charges are not as serious as felony charges, you should still fight to avoid any misdemeanor conviction. They can carry jail time and result in a criminal record. As more and more people are performing criminal background checks on potential employees, tenants, loan applicants and students, this can continue to haunt you. A
Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer can attempt to help you avoid these consequences as well as others you may potentially face. A court can order community service, mandatory rehabilitation programs, house arrest and restitution. In Minnesota, there are misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, each with differing maximum penalties. Examples of misdemeanors include:
- Petty theft
- Disturbing the peace
- Certain traffic violations such as speeding and reckless driving
- Fifth degree sex crimes
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Disorderly conduct
Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer in Minneapolis
As an attorney with a decade of legal experience I, Attorney Tony Grostyan, am well versed in defending clients against misdemeanor charges. I will review the prosecution’s evidence against you and the procedures that were followed to obtain it and in your arrest. Violations of your rights can result in evidence being suppressed or your whole case being dismissed. Where this is not possible, I may be able to have your charges reduced to lesser offenses.
A misdemeanor can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and 90 days in jail, while a gross misdemeanor can send you to jail for up to one year and result in fines of up to $3,000. In some cases I can negotiate for these to be reduced to lesser penalties, such as community service, so that you may maintain your freedom and your life. Of course, with the help of my firm, Grostyan & Associates PLC, I will pursue an acquittal as the ultimate goal.
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, contact a Minneapolis misdemeanor defense attorney
for help with your defense.