Louisiana State Felony Charges Defense
In legal terms, a felony is the most severe classification of crimes you can be charged with. It can be intimidating to face a felony charge, which is why it’s important to have an experienced lawyer at your side to help you navigate the legal system. The punishment for being convicted of a felony can include hefty fees and jail time, sometimes even sentences of hard labor in the state of Louisiana.
Felony crimes will often involve more violent crimes as compared to misdemeanors, or they are the consequence of repeatedly being charged with the same misdemeanor several times. Some of the more common felonies in Louisiana are:
A third DUI (can face a minimum of 45 days up to five years in jail and a fine as high as $2,000)
First Degree Robbery, which occurs when the items stolen are over $500 in value. The range of prison sentence for this Louisiana felony is three to forty years of hard labor depending on the judge and circumstances.
When being charged with a felony, you will be facing some heavy allegations. Getting a lawyer as soon as possible will greatly improve your ability to beat the charge. You need an experienced attorney to help you with any State felony charge. Felonies can carry mandatory minimum sentences.
If you don’t have an experienced attorney, you could end up spending a serious amount of time in the penitentiary. Call me today to discuss! 504-300-8338.
Unless you have your record officially expunged, a felony will stay on your record. If you have a felony charge and need help getting it expunged, click here.