A felony is a serious crime that is punishable by more than one year in prison. If you have been charged with a felony, you should not plead guilty or say anything to police without talking to an experienced lawyer. The consequences of a conviction may be far more than a prison sentence.
At the Zolman Law Firm, our lawyers defend people who are charged with all kinds of state and federal felony charges. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We have offices in Mid County and South County in St. Louis.
Examples of felony charges include:
- A third DUI offense
- All drug offenses, except possession of drug paraphernalia or a small quantity of marijuana
- Theft of property valued at more than $500
- Robbery and burglary
- Most sex offenses
- Assault that causes serious bodily injury or that involves the use of a weapon
- Leaving the scene of an accident in which a person is injured or that results in more than $1,000 in property damage
One of the main consequences of a felony conviction is the effect it has on your future. As a convicted felon, you will lose certain constitutional rights such as the right to vote, serve on a jury or possess a firearm. An employer may be less likely to hire you, and a bank may be less likely to give you a loan. You may not be able to obtain a professional license or work in certain types of jobs.
To protect your life and your future, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. If you are a first-time offender, you may have options such as suspended imposition of sentence that would enable you to avoid a felony conviction. In other cases, our lawyers may be able to negotiate a reduced charge to a misdemeanor offense or obtain a not-guilty verdict in court.
Contact a Missouri Serious Crime Attorney at the Zolman Law Firm
The longer you wait to speak to an attorney, the more damage you may do to your case. For a free initial consultation with an experienced St. Louis felony defense attorney, call 314-714-5532 or send us an e-mail.
