Misdemeanors

In Louisiana, misdemeanors are “less serious” crimes punishable by up to one year in parish or local jail, carry a fine up to one thousand dollars, or both. Louisiana Criminal Code defines a misdemeanor as any crime other than a felony. In other words, a misdemeanor crime in Louisiana is any crime that does not carry a sentence of hard labor, death, jail time for one-year or longer, or a fine of $1,000 or more.

Just because a misdemeanor is viewed as a less serious crime, it is still a crime that carries a potential fine, jail sentence, or both. If you are charged with a misdemeanor crime, you should obtain legal representation from a misdemeanor defense attorney. At The Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory, we are experienced in providing effective criminal defense for our clients facing misdemeanor charges. Some of these misdemeanor charges include:

• Possession of Drug paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana (simple)
• DWI / DUI (first and second offense)
• Domestic Abuse Battery (first and second offense)
• Public Drunkenness
• Disturbing the Peace
• Underage Drinking
• Resisting an Officer
• Resisting Arrest
• Open Container
• Public Intoxication
• Assault and Battery
• Battery of a law enforcement officer
• Simple Battery
• Destruction of Property
• Simple criminal damage to property
• Theft and attempted theft, theft of goods

The above list of Louisiana misdemeanor crimes is not an exhaustive list. Attorney Joshua S. Guillory is ready to provide a strategic defense on your behalf. Remember, the government will have their lawyers, even for misdemeanor crimes. You need an aggressive lawyer on your side, as well.

If you or a loved one are facing a misdemeanor charge, contact our office at (337) 233-1303 or click
here to arrange a legal consultation. Do not wait, and do not face the government alone.

• DWI/DUI
• Misdemeanors
• Felonies
• Drug or Narcotic Offenses
• Theft
• Crimes of Violence
• White Collar Crimes
• Expungements
• Pardon Applications
• Traffic Violations

Fighting for Justice in Louisiana Courts

Josh Guillory is an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer. Lafayette area clients in need of defense for felony and misdemeanor crimes in Louisiana look to Josh Guillory for help.

Due to the complicated nature of Louisiana law and the seriousness of criminal allegations, those facing criminal charges need an experienced, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney to serve them, and Attorney Josh Guillory is more than qualified to do so. If you or a loved one are in need of an effective criminal defense attorney, please contact our office at (337) 233-1303 or click here or click here today to arrange a consultation with Attorney Josh Guillory.

In addition to handling criminal law issues, Attorney Joshua S. Guillory is prepared to help individuals with a wide range of legal matters, such as family law matters, estate planning to include wills and trusts, business law, and personal injury. Do not hesitate to contact The Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory, LLC at (337) 233-1303 or click here to send a message to our firm.