Pinehurst DWI Lawyers
- Clarke, Phifer, Vaughn, Brenner & McNeill:
* Business Law
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* Personal Injury
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* Traffic Tickets
* What to Do Immediately Following a Car Accident
* Wills & Estates
- VanCamp, Meacham & Newman:
Crimes that are regarded as less serious are referred to as
misdemeanors. A misdemeanor usually is punishable by a fine, or by
incarceration in a local jail for a period of less than one year.
Prosecutors typically do not convene a grand jury to investigate or
issue indictments for misdemeanor charges, although the same conduct
may give rise to both felony and misdemeanor charges. Misdemeanors are
usually charged by a written complaint, or "information." In some
states, poor defendants are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney
when charged only with a misdemeanor. The charges may be considered
minor, but being accused of a misdemeanor--not to mention being
convicted of one--can cause a major disruption in the life of an
accused. As in any criminal case, it is essential that a defendant in a
misdemeanor prosecution have zealous representation backing him or her
up. A person accused of a misdemeanor should seek the help of an
experienced criminal defense attorney.
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