Chico Criminal Defense Lawyer
Protecting Our Clients & Fighting for Their Rights
At Fawne Gray Attorney at Law, our Chico criminal defense lawyer has over a decade of experience in this area of law. Throughout the years, we developed invaluable legal knowledge and skill sets, allowing us to successfully represent countless clients. We are well-known for providing relentless advocacy, and you can be sure we will aggressively fight to help you get the charges you are facing reduced or dismissed completely. Our attorney can guide you throughout every stage of the criminal process as we help you make well-informed decisions about the future.
Call us today at (916) 345-1414 for a free consultation with our Chico criminal defense attorney.
Personalized Method of Care
We know that being accused of a crime can be extremely stressful and difficult to handle. That’s why our Chico criminal defense attorney will be with you every step of the way. We provide personalized care for each and every one of our clients, so you can focus on yourself and your family while we handle your legal issues.
About Crimes & Their Punishments
The two primary categories of crimes are misdemeanors and felonies. A misdemeanor is considered to be the less serious type of crime, although the state of California still aggressively prosecutes misdemeanors. In addition to light jail time, misdemeanors can also be punished through monetary fines and other penalties.
A felony is considered to be the more serious category of crime. Typically, felony offenses are those which result in the offender receiving one or more years in prison as punishment. Regardless of the severity of the charges you are facing, our Chico criminal defense lawyer can protect your rights and fight for your best interests.
Several examples of misdemeanors include the following, and more:
- Speeding - exceeding the legal speed limit
- Indecent exposure - willingly exposing ones body in public in an inappropriate way
- Petty theft - the stealing of another's property valued under $400
- Trespassing - the entering onto another's property without permission to do so
- Vandalism - damaging property without consistent to do so
Several examples of felonies include the following, and more:
- Arson - setting fire to a structure, a piece of land, another's property, etc.
- Manslaughter - the killing of another human being
- Fraud - dishonesty that results in the undeserved or unfair benefit of the person committing the fraud
- Possession of a controlled substance - to illegally have in one's belonging a substance such as Buprenorphine, Chloral Hydrate, Cocaine, Codeine, Diazepam (Valium), etc.
Contact us at (916) 345-1414 for a free consultation.