A felony is a crime that is punishable by imprisonment of more than one year. Generally speaking, felonies are the most serious crimes, such as those that are either particularly heinous, involve dangerous weapons or threaten relatively high amounts of financial damage or harm to property. Additionally most drug possession cases are classified as felonies.
A misdemeanor is a crime for which the maximum possible punishment is incarceration for one year or less. The legal procedures for misdemeanors are usually simpler than for felonies, the penalties less severe and the long-term consequences less harsh.
If you are reading this, chances are you need help from a criminal defense attorney. It may be for yourself, for a friend or a family member. Maybe you have been arrested for a serious felony crime, and you feel like your life is over. Perhaps you just had a few too many drinks on Bourbon Street, or maybe your wife or husband was arrested for driving under the influence. No matter what, if you’ve made it to this website, my guess is that you are looking for HELP: you want information about criminal law, or perhaps have even decided you need to hire a criminal defense attorney.
No matter what your situation may be, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. You’ve landed at the online home of NOLA Criminal Law. I am attorney Townsend Myers, and I am here to answer your questions and help you solve your problem.
My goal is simple. To provide honest, straightforward answers to your criminal law questions, and give you an objective legal opinion regarding your case. Most importantly, I am here to help you through a difficult time; to guide you through the often uncomfortable journey into (and out of) the criminal justice system.
Keep reading, or PLEASE CALL NOW: (504) 528-9500 – Ask for Townsend Myers or NOLA Criminal Law
Nothing is worse than the feeling of helplessness that goes along with being arrested and jailed for a criminal offense. The experience can be confusing and overwhelming both for the person who has been arrested as well as their friends and loved ones. Almost certainly the first question for friends and family will be: “How do I get them out of jail?”
LET ME HELP YOU SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.
