Knowledgeable Liberty Firm Defends Clients Against Felony Charges
Defending the constitutional rights of clients
A felony is the most serious type of crime you can be charged with in Missouri. The possible punishments for these crimes include crippling fines and lengthy prison terms, including life sentences in certain cases. At The Roffmann Law Office, LLC, we represent clients throughout Missouri who have been charged with a felony in either state or federal court.
What is a felony?
A felony is a legal term designated for the most serious crimes you can be charged with, above misdemeanors and citations. Felonies include a broad range of crimes, but the most common ones are:
Murder
Aggravated assault
Rape
Arson
DWI 3rd Degree or DWI with a child passenger
Drug crimes
Burglary of a habitation
Theft enhanced
Manslaughter
Differences between felony and misdemeanor charges
The differences between felonies and misdemeanors often have to do with the severity of the crime. While simple assaults may involve light injuries and fall under the categorization of a misdemeanor, felony assaults involve serious bodily harm and the use of weapons. Certain drug charges, burglary and DWI cases can also be elevated from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the seriousness of the crime and whether anyone was hurt during the process.
The felony process
Unlike in misdemeanor cases, jail time is always a potential threat if you are charged with a felony. For felony cases, clients will always face a jury of 12 of their peers who must vote unanimously on a verdict. There is a pre-trial process, and clients must be able to post bail to avoid waiting in jail until the trial begins. The Roffmann Law Office, LLC defends your constitutional rights from the pre-trial process all the way through to resolution. Along with a staff of legal aides and professional investigators, our experienced criminal defense lawyer guides you through the felony trial process and gives you the representation you need in court.
Get the skilled criminal defense you need today
If you have been charged with a felony in Missouri, call The Roffmann Law Office, LLC today at 816-857-2336 or contact us onlineto schedule a free consultation.
