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What is the Criminal Law?
The criminal law sets the acceptable limits of conduct in society. Everyone is expected to obey the criminal law under the penalty of punishment. The criminal law generally does not require you to perform an action, rather, it forbids an unlawful action. For instance you are forbidden to take property that does not belong to you, or hitting someone, etc.
The State of Tennessee, and the federal government have their own set of criminal laws. Criminal law consists of the criminal laws themselves and the rules of criminal procedure. The criminal law consists of the legal rules defining criminal conduct and how it is punished. Criminal procedure is the defined legal process used to prosecute a crime and defines the rights of the defendant.
Primary categories of criminal offenses:.Felony Charges, Misdemeanors, DUI and Traffic Offenses |
| Felony: A very serious crime. In Tennessee there are several classes (A-E) of felony charges, with penalties ranging from 1 year to life in prison, or capital punishment. Conviction of a felony offense can lead to the loss or limitation of certain constitutional rights, including the right to vote, and to right to own or possess a firearm. |
| Misdemeanor: A less serious crime with penalties ranging from fines to incarceration for up to 11 months 29 days. |
| DUI- Driving under the influence of intoxicants, including alcohol, marijuana, illegal narcotics, and some prescription drugs. Conviction of a DUI offense can lead to the revocation of drivers license, and multiple convictions can lead to felony charges. Traffic Offense: A violation of traffic laws, with penalties ranging from fines to suspension or revocation of driver’s license. |
Don’t face criminal charges alone, retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to defend you and your rights. From the setting of your bond to the disposition of your case, you need a criminal lawyer on your side.
Whether at trial or in a plea agreement, the criminal lawyers of Purple Law Firm always work hard to achieve the best result possible for you.
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Criminal Defense: Choosing An Attorney to Defend Your Rights » The Law and You in Chattanooga Tennessee
October 28, 2011 at 9:31 pm (UTC -4)
[...] arrested and charged with a crime, the consequences are very serious. Depending on the type of crime or illegal conduct that you are charged with, you may face many years in prison, loss of your job, [...]