What is a serious misdemeanor?

“We’re not talking about speeding tickets, although, if you get enough of them, they can rise to the level where getting a lawyer is a good idea.” Says attorney Keith Prater, who has handled criminal cases for the last 25 plus years.

“Driving under the influence (DUI), violent offenses like battery, especially under the family violence statute, these are cases where you really should hire an attorney.  “I’ve represented clients in all sorts of misdemeanor matters, which are punishable by up to 12 months in jail.” KP

“Serious Misdemeanors are the offenses that keep on giving.  A record of them in these modern times lasts forever and does not automatically reset to zero after a few years like it did historically.  As a result even a single serious misdemeanor conviction can bar employment, cause a person to be fired, increase insurance rates … not just for a temporary time, but for life.”  KP

The law firm of Keith Prater handles serious misdemeanors including but not limited to: