Minor Mistakes Can Have Big Consequences
J.D. Byers has tried and won cases in all trial court levels in the State of North Carolina. If your freedom and future, or a loved one’s future well-being, is at stake due to a misdemeanor charge, please contact us today. Arranging a free initial consultation with Winston-Salem, North Carolina, attorney J.D. Byers may be the best step you can take under these stressful circumstances.
A proven criminal defense attorney, Forsyth County based J.D. Byers is well-equipped to assess any criminal case, with 25 years of experience defending people charged with all types of misdemeanors, including:
- Assault and assault on a female
- Larceny
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Shoplifting/concealment of goods
- Driving with revoked license
- Failure to return rental property
- Trespassing
- 50B Violations
- Resisting a police/law enforcement officer
- Communicating threats
- Possession of stolen goods
- Prostitution
Understanding The Three Types Of Misdemeanor Classifications
Misdemeanors in North Carolina are divided into four classes – A1, 1, 2, and 3, depending on the relative severity of the offense alleged.
A Class A1 misdemeanor is the most serious class of misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of 150 days in jail and fines are at the discretion of the Court. Class A1 misdemeanors include assault on a female, assault on a government employee, violation of a restraining order, assault with a deadly weapon, and sexual battery.
A Class 1 misdemeanors carries a maximum penalty of 120 days in jail and fines are at the discretion of the Court. Class 1 misdemeanors include larceny, possession of stolen goods, possession of drug paraphernalia, damage to realty or chattels, communicating threats, prostitution, and Driving with a revoked license (DWLR) if you were revoked for a previous impaired driving offense.
A Class 2 misdemeanors carries a maximum penalty of sixty (60) days in jail and fines are at the discretion of the Court (capped at $1,000). Class 2 misdemeanors include simple assault/battery/affray, resisting a law enforcement officer, and carrying a concealed weapon.
A Class 3 misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of twenty (20) days in jail and fines are at the discretion of the Court (capped at $200). Class 3 misdemeanors include concealment of goods in a store, driving with an open alcohol container, littering, possession of marijuana (< ½ oz.), and violations of municipal ordinances.
Schedule A Free Consultation To Find Out How We Can Help With All Three Types
No matter if you or someone you know is facing a Class 1, 2 or 3 misdemeanor, we have experience navigating the various complexities surrounding misdemeanors. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can assist you.