Criminal offenses in the State of Kansas are categorized as either misdemeanors or felonies. While misdemeanors in the State of Kansas are crimes in the lower offenses category those deemed less serious than felonies convictions in misdemeanor cases may result in serious consequences that include steep fines, up to a year in jail, and a permanent criminal record.
Why You Might Need a Criminal Defense Attorney
Those individuals who have been charged with a misdemeanor are advised to treat the charges as serious matters and it is highly recommended that they consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. At the Herbster Law Firm, we can help defend you against Kansas misdemeanor jail time, fines, and other associated difficulties. In most misdemeanor cases, the outcome will be decided by the details of the case brought against you, as well as the actions of a qualified criminal defense attorney. If the misdemeanor charges cannot be dismissed or reduced, the Herbster Law Firm will work diligently to minimize the consequences of your legal problem.
How It Works
In the event that you or someone you know have been arrested, detained, questioned or charged in connection with any misdemeanor offense, it is essential that you speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can explain your legal situation, your rights, the consequences you may be facing, and the options you have as a defendant.
A Partial List of Misdemeanor Crimes in the State of Kansas
- Assault
- Battery
- Battery against an Officer of the Law
- Criminal Damage to Property
- Disorderly Conduct
- Domestic Battery
- Driving While Suspended
- DUI
- Marijuana Possession
- Minor in Possession
- Phone Harassment
- Prescription Fraud
- Prostitution
- Sexual Battery
- Shoplifting
- Solicitation of a Prostitute
- Theft
- Trespassing
Herbster Law Firm Can Help
At the Herbster Law Firm, we represent individuals charged with misdemeanors in Kansas. As with any legal issue, we are devoted to protecting the rights of every client and aggressively representing our clients in all stages of their prosecution from arrest to trial to appeal.