Criminal Law
Criminal Law is a field of law that deals exclusively with criminal sentencing and criminal punishments. Criminal lawyers divide crimes into two categories: misdemeanors, or lesser crimes, and felonies, or greater crimes. Individuals accused of criminal activity (even first time offenders) should consult with a criminal lawyer or defense attorney as soon as possible.
Felonies Felony lawyers deal with felonies-the most serious crimes committable under criminal law. Murder, rape, drug trafficking, child abuse, burglary, gun possession, money laundering, and child pornography all fall under the "felony" heading. Criminal laws vary from state to state, as do criminal punishments, but felonies carry a heavy penalty: up to and including the death penalty.
Misdemeanors Misdemeanors are lesser crimes handled by criminal lawyers, and are punishable by county jail time under one year and/or criminal fines. Petty theft, prostitution, and vandalism are all examples of misdemeanor crimes, and criminal lawyers have specializations in almost every category. Theft lawyers, for example, work specifically on theft cases.
Speeding and Moving Violations
The majority of speeding and moving violations are not criminal offenses, but there are exceptions. If you are caught driving without a license or find yourself speaking with reckless driving lawyers, you have probably committed a criminal offense or misdemeanor. In these cases, you will need an intelligent criminal lawyer to assist you.
White Collar Crime "White Color crimes are a category of non-violent crimes that are usually committed in a business or commercial environment. Criminal lawyers that work in this area usually deal with things like embezzlement, credit card fraud, and insider trading. Most white collar crime prosecution is carried out by government lawyers.
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