Criminal Penalties in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Criminal Attorney
The primary purpose of our law firm's practice is to properly represent the rights and defend the interests of our clients in order to help them avoid criminal convictions and the various penalties that may be enforced by the court. When you work with a Las Vegas criminal attorney at our law firm, we will take care to provide personalized attention and aggressive criminal defense counsel. We understand that your future is on the line, and by applying our extensive experience and resources on your behalf we will work to avoid a conviction altogether or limit the impact this may have on your life.
Criminal penalties may vary dramatically in type and severity depending on the offense for which a defendant has been convicted. The defendant's past criminal history, if any, will also affect potential sentencing. Following are the types of criminal penalties that may be enforced in the Las Vegas:
- Imprisonment in county jail or a state correctional facility
- House arrest
- Community service
- Fines and court fees
- Court-ordered restitution
- Driver's license suspension or revocation
- Mandatory counseling or rehabilitation
- Sex offender registration (for sex crimes)
Imprisonment is one of the most well-known and serious forms of punishment the court may enforce. Depending on the case, a defendant may face anywhere from one day in county jail to life in prison. A primary factor that will affect sentencing is whether the crime is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor is a lesser offense, punishable by up to one year in county jail. A felony may be punishable by anywhere from one year to life in state prison.
See how you can avoid penalties for a criminal conviction. Contact a Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer at the De Castroverde Law Group today.