Evans Georgia felony criminal law lawyer

Evans Georgia felony criminal law lawyer

Felonies in Columbia County Georgia


Felonies are at the top of the charts so far as criminal sentences are concerned. Under the Georgia criminal law, a felony charge has the harshest sentences and will be considered a more severe criminal offence than misdemeanors or infractions. When compared with a misdemeanor or an infraction conviction, a felony is much worse. Youll face at least a year in jail and depending on your sentence, you can face several years in jail. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor, youll receive at least five days in jail and a maximum jail sentence of a year, which you will undergo in a [rison facility. The least serious of criminal offences are infractions also referred to as petty offenses and generally do not involve jail time. In many places, convicted felons will lose their right to vote and serve on juries. They will also be disallowed from practicing law, owning guns, becoming a teacher or serving in the military. Those convicted of sex crimes must register as a sex-offender. Felonies are serious charges, so do not wait until you are convicted to do something about it.

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