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Misdemeanor Offenses

At one point or another, everyone has committed a minor crime, be it speeding or a parking violation or shoplifting. Misdemeanors are common criminal infractions that can have major repercussions if not promptly addressed by dedicated and experienced criminal defense lawyers.

Below are common types of misdemeanors that your child may have been charged with. There are numerous other offenses that are classified as a misdemeanor.  Misdemeanors are generally allow the court, in most circumstances, to have jurisdiction (or authority) over your child for a period of up to one year for a first degree misdemeanor and six months for a second degree misdemeanor.  Punishment for juvenile offenses are treated differently than adults and are explained better in the Disposition (sentencing) section of this webpage.

Some common misdemeanors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties include:

Assault
Battery
Criminal Mischief
Disorderly Conduct
Domestic Violence Battery
Driving with a Suspended License
Loitering and Prowling
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Possession of Marijuana/ Drug Paraphernalia
Resisting an Officer without Violence
Theft (Petit)
Trespass

There are many more types of misdemeanors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, but these reflect some of the most common ones. The reality is that if you are accused of one of these crimes, and you do not take the steps to contact James Turner to address them within a certain amout of time, you could run the risk of a permanent criminal record. A criminal record can hamper your child's future ability to own a gun, a car, rent an apartment, get a job, or live near certain places, and cause you untold amounts of embarassment and shame.

Misdemeanors in Florida are some of the types of crimes that everyone will likely face at some point in their lives. The actions you take when you face these crimes will have repercussions that last a long time and could have serious consequences. Contact Escambia and Santa Rosa juvenile criminal defense attorney James Turner to get your case moving today.
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Juvenile Crime
Types of Offenses
Disposition (Sentencing)