Misdemeanor

Misdemeanor Charges in Tennessee

Aggressive Legal Representation in Chattanooga, TN

In Tennessee, there are three classes of misdemeanors: Class A, Class B, and Class C. With any misdemeanor, you have the same constitutional rights to a jury trial as if it were a felony charge. This means you have the right to hire a Chattanooga criminal defense lawyer of your choosing who can defend you in a court of law from the embarrassment and consequences associated with a misdemeanor conviction.

Tennessee Misdemeanor Classes

Tennessee Class A misdemeanors carry up to 11 months, 29 days in jail and / or fines up to $2,500.00. Some common examples of a Class A misdemeanor in Tennessee include assault, domestic assault, simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft, and DUI.

Class B misdemeanors carry up to 6 months in jail and / or fines up to $500.00. Common examples of a Class B misdemeanor in Tennessee include reckless driving and prostitution.

Class C misdemeanors usually consist of motor vehicle or regulatory offenses — such as speeding, wildlife violations, and other petty offenses. Class C misdemeanors can carry up to 30 days in jail and / or no more than $50.00 in fines.

What should I do about a misdemeanor charge in Tennessee?

Misdemeanors are serious criminal charges that should not be taken lightly. A conviction for a misdemeanor is permanent on your record. You can never get a conviction dismissed or expunged and it does not “roll off” your record after any period of time. A misdemeanor conviction on your criminal record could potentially harm your future and inhibit your ability to gain employment, buy a home, or attend the school of your choice.

On the other hand, it is possible to obtain expungement if you are acquitted of the misdemeanor charges you face. You can wipe these charges from your record with the assistance of a Chattanooga expungement lawyer from our firm. That’s why it is important to retain a strong defense lawyer as soon as possible if you have been accused of a misdemeanor in Tennessee.

Schedule Your Free Consultation with Our Chattanooga Criminal Lawyer

If you are facing charges of a Class A, Class B, or Class C misdemeanor in Tennessee, schedule a consultation with our Chattanooga criminal defense lawyers today. Our attorneys regularly consult with clients who had no idea they had a conviction on their record and always thought that they could remove it from their record later in life.