Category: Misdemeanor

In North Carolina, there are two main categories of crime: misdemeanors and felonies.

If you have been charged with a felony crime, click here to learn more about the sentencing and severity of each felony charge. A felony conviction comes with punishments beyond the typical sentencing of jail and fines, so being charged with a crime that is only a misdemeanor may come as a relief. However, it’s important to take each crime seriously, and understand the sentencing, penalties, and consequences of misdemeanors as well as felonies.

Types of Misdemeanor Crimes in North

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If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in the Greensboro area, Schlosser & Pritchett should be your first phone call. All of our attorneys are former district attorneys and they are well aware of every prosecutor’s strategy. Having the right attorney representing you can mean the difference between serving jail time and being offered a less harsh sentence, such as enrolling in a rehabilitation program.

While misdemeanors are crimes that are less serious than felonies, they are serious charges and may carry jail sentences. In the common law that our country inherited [...]