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Misdemeanor Offense

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Have you been accused of a misdemeanor offense in Ventura or Santa Barbara County?  Misdemeanor convictions in California carry a variety of punishments, including fines, probation, incarceration, counseling, restitution, community service and more.  There are also collateral consequences of being convicted of a misdemeanor, consequences that can affect you and your family for life.

Misdemeanor convictions can have serious consequences
Punishments handed down by the court aren't the only way you'll suffer if convicted of a misdemeanor.  Even if you successfully complete jail, probation, or counseling and pay your fines or restitution you can still be haunted by a conviction.

If you are convicted of a misdemeanor offense, you will end up with a criminal record.  With a criminal record, professionals risk losing their licenses, job seekers can find it hard to secure employment, motorists can lose their driver's licenses, adopting or fostering a child isn't possible, state and federal aid can be cut off, immigration status can be lost, eviction is possible, and more.

As if all that weren't enough, if you are ever convicted of a misdemeanor offense again, you could face harsher penalties because now you have a criminal record.  Clearly, misdemeanor charges are not something you want to take lightly.

Protect yourself: hire lawyers that GET RESULTS
The value of having a skilled, sophisticated criminal defense attorney on your side cannot be stressed enough.  Men, women and juveniles accused of a misdemeanor crime in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties deserve the protection that an experienced lawyer can provide.

Four reasons to HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY:

•1.       DISMISS the charges

•2.       REDUCE the charges

•3.       SECURE a fair, minimal sentence

•4.       CLEAR your criminal record

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In some cases, felony charges can be reduced to a misdemeanor and conversely some misdemeanor charges can be upgraded to a felony.  It is always our goal to negotiate for reduced charges whenever possible, not only to avoid harsh penalties but also to keep the offense from counting towards California's "three strikes" law.  Finally, misdemeanor convictions can usually be expunged from your record, giving you back a clean slate and a more secure future.

Don't waste time - contact us TODAY
The fallout from misdemeanor charges can be life changing.  Don't take a chance with your future: hire the criminal defense team at Bamieh & Erickson and protect your RIGHTS, your REPUTATION, and your FUTURE.  Please contact our Ventura based law office today to speak with one of our experienced, aggressive defense lawyers for no cost or obligation.

The Law Offices of Bamieh & Erickson, PLC

692 East Thompson Boulevard

Ventura, CA 93001-2829

 (805) 643-5555

Bamieh & Erickson represent clients in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, including:

Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, West Lakes, Simi Valley, Fillmore, Ojai, Santa Paula; Santa Barbara, Goleta

Library for Misdemeanor Offense:

• Types of Petty Theft/Shoplifting in California   
  Description: There are two types of petty theft charges in California: a petty theft infraction and petty theft misdemeanor. This article describes the difference between the two, and how you can prevent conviction for petty theft crimes in California.
• Misdemeanor Offense Arrests in Ventura County California   
  Description: Every year in California the Office of the Attorney General publishes criminal justice statistics that summarize the number of felony and misdemeanor arrests in the state, broken down by year and by county. This article contains misdemeanor arrest statistics for Ventura County, broken down by gender and type of offense. If you or someone you love is facing misdemeanor charges, act quickly to protect your future – contact the Ventura based law office of Bamieh & Erickson today to discuss your case with a skilled criminal defense attorney.
• Misdemeanor Offense Arrests in Santa Barbara County California   
  Description: Felony and misdemeanor crime arrest data is collected and published every year by the California Office of the Attorney General. Data included in this article includes misdemeanor arrest data for all offenders in Santa Barbara County, broken down by gender and type of offense. If you’re facing misdemeanor charges in Ventura or Santa Barbara County, don’t just become another statistic – get yourself a great lawyer. Please contact the law offices of Bamieh & Erickson today to secure the assistance of a skilled and determined criminal defense attorney.

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