Generally, Tennessee misdemeanor crimes carry less severe penalties Tennessee felony offenses. A misdemeanor offense may result in significant jail time, costly fines and court fees, and will require multiple visits to court. More importantly, a Tennessee misdemeanor conviction will stay on a person’s record for the rest of his or her life. Felony crimes are offenses that may be punished by 1 year or more in confinement (jail), while misdemeanor crimes represent those punishable by a fine and/or confinement for less than 1 year. However, some misdemeanor convictions actually require more mandatory jail time than Tennessee felony convictions.
Types of Misdemeanor Offenses
Even misdemeanor offenses require a thorough review and investigation, as well as an aggressive defense in court. Our Tennessee criminal defense attorneys represent those charged with a variety of Tennessee misdemeanor crimes, including, but not limited to:
- Assault & Domestic Assault
- Criminal Impersonation
- Disorderly Conduct
- Domestic Violence
- Driving on a Suspended License
- DUI
- Evading Arrest
- Implied Consent Violations
- Obstruction of Justice
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of Prohibited Weapons
- Public Intoxication
- Reckless Driving
- Reckless Endangerment
- Shoplifting
- Simple Possession of Drugs
- Theft
- Vandalism
- Underage Consumption
- Underage Possession of Alcohol
- Unlawful Carrying or Possessing Weapons
