Northeast Ohio Misdemeanor Charge Defense Attorney

Misdemeanor Lawyers: The Difference Between Misdemeanors and Felonies

One of the most common misunderstandings among non-lawyers is that only felonies are serious crimes. This is simply not true.

A misdemeanor conviction can lead to jail time, high fines and court costs, probation, license suspension, loss of employment, difficulty passing background checks in the future, and even deportation for some foreign-born individuals.

With potential consequences this serious, you need an experienced misdemeanor lawyer to fight for you.

How Is a Misdemeanor Different From a Felony?

Under Ohio law, misdemeanors are crimes punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. They are crimes that lawmakers have designated as less serious than felonies, but that does not mean they should be taken lightly.

Facing a misdemeanor charge without the advice and counsel of a dedicated misdemeanor lawyer can lead to disastrous long-term consequences in your personal and professional life.

Misdemeanor cases that we represent include but are not limited to:

First-degree misdemeanor

• Making false reports of neglect or child abuse
• Unauthorized use of a vehicle
• Petty Theft
• Carrying a firearm without a permit
• Trafficking
• Possession
• OVI/DUI
• Domestic Violence

Second-Degree misdemeanor

• Obstructing official business
• Unlawful transaction in weapons
• Domestic violence

Third-degree misdemeanor

• Vandalism upon a facility or vehicle of the public transportation system
• Illegal growing of marijuana between 100 and 200 grams
• Possessing a revoked or suspended concealed firearm license
• Trafficking

Fourth-degree misdemeanor

• Selling or donating contaminated blood
• Disturbing a lawful meeting
• Failure to disperse
• Disorderly conduct
• Possession

Minor Misdemeanor

• Failure to aid a law enforcement officer
• Public gaming
• Disorderly conduct
• Trafficking
• Possession

Erb Legal Help Fight Misdemeanors

At Erb Legal, our proven misdemeanor lawyers have many years of experience defending clients like you in local and state courts across NE Ohio. As your legal counsel inside and outside the courtroom, we provide you with the guidance and assistance you need throughout your criminal proceedings.

As misdemeanor attorneys, our first priority is investigating your case, analyzing the evidence, and determining whether you have been deprived of rights afforded to you by statute or the Constitution. We understand the severe consequences of a misdemeanor conviction, and that is why we dedicate ourselves to mounting the strongest defense possible for each particular case.

Sometimes the evidence is just not favorable to a client. In those instances, our misdemeanor attorneys know how to aggressively negotiate a plea agreement that minimizes the effects of the misdemeanor charges. Throughout our years negotiating pleas, we have saved countless clients time, money, and lengthy jail sentences.

Charged With a Misdemeanor? You Need a Dedicated Misdemeanor Attorney

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, you should not face the harsh legal system alone. Contact the experienced misdemeanor attorneys at Erb Legal LLC immediately at (330) 446-3606. We have the experience, knowledge, and skill to fight your misdemeanor charge. We serve clients throughout NE Ohio, including Medina County, Portage County, Wayne County, and Summit County, Ohio.