Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Types of Criminal Offenses in California:

In California, criminal offenses are classified as infractions, misdemeanors or felonies.

  • Infractions, such as traffic violations, are punishable by a fine and no jail time.
  • Misdemeanor crimes are considered more serious than infractions but less serious than felonies, and carry a punishment of less than 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Felonies are serious offenses that generally carry a jail sentence (possibly state prison) of one year or more.

Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Misdemeanor Attorney. If you have been charged with a Misdemeanor in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.

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