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| Murder |
(Murder, Manslaughter, Homicide by Child Abuse, or Vehicular Murder/Manslaughter)
These offenses are more defined by statute. They carry some of the highest possible punishments and a person accused of one of these offenses should seek legal representation immediately!
Remember, it is best to speak to an attorney before giving ANY statement whatsoever to the authorities. This never more true than in this context.
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| Assault & Battery |
May include Assault & Battery with intent to kill (ABIK), Assault & Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature (ABHAN), Manslaughter, Homicide, or Murder.
These crimes are often called "common law" offenses, which means we must look to case law
-actual court opinions- to see what the elements of these offenses are. For example, Assault has been defined as "putting a person in fear or apprehension of imminent bodily injury". Battery is a "harmful or offensive touching or the infliction of injury to the person of another".
These definitions are found in court cases, not in the statutes, themselves .These crimes carry the harshest penalties, up to life imprisonment or death. |
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| Criminal Sexual Conduct |
This is the official legal term for rape. This can be classified under First Degree, Second Degree, or Third Degree. It also includes Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor.CSC is a felony punishable by up to thirty years imprisonment. |
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| Burglary |
This can be classified under First Degree, Second Degree, or Third Degrees. It also includes Armed Robbery and Strong-Arm Robbery. |
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| Drug & Alcohol Possession |
This would include Manufacture, Distribution, Possession With Intent to Distribute (PWID), and Trafficking any controlled substance. |
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| Driving Offenses |
Driving Offenses are all settled in criminal court, even simple speeding tickets. Other more serious offenses include Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving with Unlawful Alcohol Concentration (DUAC), and Driving Under Suspension (DUS).
The most Common driving offense other than traffic tickets is a DUI. Although it is a misdemeanor for the first three offenses , DUI is a very serious offense with serious consequences, both monetary and non-monetary. However, the prosecutor has to prove a considerable amount of evidence before he can convict the suspect.If you have been charged with a DUI or any driving offense, call us today! |
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