Following an arrest due to a criminal charge, you may wish to consult a Criminal Attorney Bradenton to determine your rights and the best course of action to defend your case. Manatee County has strict laws that govern criminal offenses and their classifications. These laws or classifications of charges are the determining factors for judges who deliver sentencing. What you must determine first is whether the charge is classified as a felony or misdemeanor.
Misdemeanors in Manatee County
Misdemeanors in Manatee County include but are not limited to driving without a license, criminal mischief, and DUI. A majority of the criminal misdemeanor charges for this county relates to minor infractions in which no one was harmed. They consist of property theft or unlawful driving practices that did not result in death or injury. These charges may produce a sentence of up to one year within the county jail, probation, and in some cases suspension of your driver’s license. However, multiple misdemeanor charges may reclassify a misdemeanor charge as a felony if a malicious intent is proven in a court of law.
Felonies in Manatee County
Felonies in Manatee County may lead to a trial, especially if the accused pleads not guilty. Plea bargains are probable in some cases, but are not a guarantee. Felonies include but not limited to murder, grand theft, sexual battery or rape, and drug-related offenses. These charges are a direct result of investigations that placed a perpetrator who matches the description of the defendant or provided proof that places the defendant him or herself at the scene of the crime.
Probable Cause
In cases where the defendant is identified directly, the arresting officer has presented probable cause to an impartial judge. Through witness testimony, investigative observation, or DNA proof the defendant, the investigator has gained concrete proof that it is a high probability that the accused did commit the crime. If you are facing felony-based criminal charges, you require a criminal law attorney to plead your case before a judge and jury.
Wyndel G. Darville
The Law Office of Wyndel G. Darville PLLC provides legal counsel in criminal proceedings and has a vast career within the field. Darville is familiar with procedures associated with criminal charges and arrests. To discover how Wyndel G. Darville can help you, you may visit his website or call his law office directly.ss
