Felony Convictions Can Leave You Under The Jailhouse
Crime is illegal for a reason. In theory, prisons should re-educate people on how to live in the world. Hurt another person; the government separates you from other law-abiding people. It’s simple cause and effect. However, when you need to prove your innocence call a criminal defense attorney for professional legal aid.
Wirth Law Office at Pryor invites you to set up a free consultation with an Oklahoma felony defense attorney. Call (918) 932-2862 or fill out our free consultation form at the top of our page. Mobile users can click on the phone number on this page to speed dial us.
Misdemeanor Crimes vs Felony Crimes
In Oklahoma, we have two different kinds of crimes: misdemeanor and felony. The prior is a lesser offense but you should treat it as a serious crime.
Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors are crimes that can result in no more than one year in jail. Generally, misdemeanors may also result in a fine of up to $500.
While these punishments may not seem so bad, violating any of Oklahoma state laws are illegal. People accused of these crimes don’t know that a repeat offender may face aggravated criminal charges. Many aggravated crimes are felonies instead of misdemeanors.
If you fear your misdemeanor charges could be a detriment to your life call a misdemeanor defense attorney at (918) 932-2862. Wirth Law Office – Pryor provides legal counsel to people charged with felony crimes.
Felonies
A felony is a major crime. Murder, rape, grand larceny, etc. each these crimes are a felony. If you were not afraid of misdemeanors, you definitely going to be afraid of felonies. Felony punishments range from thousand-dollar fines to life imprisonment, or even the death penalty.
Another thing to note is that felony convictions place people in state penitentiaries, not municipal jail cells. The jury is out on which one is worst than the other, however former inmates have noted the difference between the two.
Certain felony crimes require the person convicted to serve at least 85% of their sentences. These are informally labeled “85% crimes.” These felonies consist of:
- murder;
- first-degree manslaughter;
- poisoning with intent to kill;
- shooting with intent to kill;
- first-degree rape;
- first-degree arson;
- crimes against children;
- first-degree burglary;
- aggravated trafficking;
- human trafficking
Life sentences with the possibility of parole, remain eligible for release under the 85% law. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board must still grant a convict’s parole after they serve 85% of their sentence.
In cases like this, Oklahoma statutes state that a life sentence will be 45 years in prison. People imprisoned for life would be eligible for release after 38 years and 3 months. Life imprisonment is very real, and one way to beat a felony case is to hire a criminal defense lawyer.
Free Consultation With Pryor Felony Defense Attorney
Felony accusations and charges are dangerous to your well-being. Without the proper legal counsel, your life as you knew may be over. Thankfully, you still have a chance! Call a Pryor felony defense attorney now.
Call Wirth Law Office – Pryor at (918) 932-2862. You should also fill out our free consultation form located near the top of this page.