McCOy Law Firm | Mmisdemeanors

Almost every state classifies crimes as either a "misdemeanor" or a felony. Generally, felonies are very serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment in the state's prison or penitentiary for one or more years, payment of a fine, or both. Good examples are murder and rape.

Misdemeanors, on the other hand, are less serious crimes that usually are punishable by a fine, confinement in a county or local jail for several days or months, or both.

Generally, misdemeanors can be separated according to what's threatened, that is, human life or property. Also, many states classify misdemeanors upon their seriousness and the severity of the punishment.

Though misdemeanors are often considered “minor crimes,” and are, in fact, subject to less stringent penalties than felony conviction, there is nothing “minor” about spending a year in jail. Our skillful attorneys can launch a strong defense, working to get your case dismissed, to win a not-guilty verdict, or to find sentencing options that can keep you out of jail and allow you to clear your record.

Common Oklahoma Misdemeanors

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