MISDEMEANORS
Tulsa Misdemeanor Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a misdemeanor offense, you should contact a Tulsa misdemeanor lawyer at the Henson Law Firm to speak to an attorney about your case. A misdemeanor offense is considered less serious than a felony offense, but a misdemeanor conviction can have significant consequences. The penalties for an Oklahoma misdemeanor charge may range from a deferred or suspended sentence to one year in the county jail. In contrast, an Oklahoma felony charge carries a minimum of one year in prison. While a misdemeanor conviction will not be as damaging on your record as a felony, the conviction may damage your reputation, affect your employment, prevent you from receiving certain types of loans, as well as put your immigration status in jeopardy. In order to prevent these consequences, you need to hire a Tulsa misdemeanor attorney to defend you and protect your rights.
Misdemeanor Crimes in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Some misdemeanor offenses can be used as a predicate to a felony charge. This means the first conviction is a misdemeanor, but any subsequent charge will be a felony. A misdemeanor conviction may result in the suspension of your driver’s license or commercial driver’s license as well as have adverse effects on professional licenses and security clearances. The Tulsa misdemeanor lawyers at the Henson Law Firm have defended clients against all types of misdemeanor crimes including, but not limited to the following:
| ►Public Intoxication | |
| ►DWI/DUI | |
| ►Prostitution | |
| ►Possession of Paraphernalia |
Misdemeanor Defense Attorney in Tulsa Oklahoma
Individuals who are facing misdemeanor offenses in Oklahoma sometimes represent themselves instead of hiring a misdemeanor defense attorney in Tulsa Oklahoma. Without a lawyer at your side, a conviction is almost inevitable and the consequences can be severe. If you or a loved one is facing a misdemeanor charge, the Henson Law Firm can thoroughly examine the facts of your case, explain the potential penalties, and formulate an aggressive defense for a reduction in the charges, a lesser sentence, or outright dismissal. Contact the firm today for a FREE consultation about your misdemeanor charge in Tulsa Oklahoma. Click here to learn more about the stages of an Oklahoma misdemeanor case.
