Knowing what is and is not a Misdemeanor in California.

The legal world bandies about the terms misdemeanor and felony all of the time.  Don’t get the idea that a misdemeanor is just some minor infraction.  It is, however much less severe than a felony, but it may carry a maximum sentence of up to one year in county jail and result in a fine of as much as $1000.

Misdemeanors fall into two basic categories –

1.  “Standard” with maximum penalties of 6 months in jail and a thousand dollar fine.

2.  “Gross” where the jail time can be doubled and the fine is still capped at a grand.

While a misdemeanor is certainly NOT a felony it can tarnish your reputation for decades to come.  Don’t just accept a conviction for a California misdemeanor.  Hire San Jose criminal attorney William Chestnut to fight for your freedom.  For any arrest on a criminal charge in the Big Bear State count on Bill…William Chestnut of San Jose.  Call (408) 298-6990.