Indiana Class B Misdemeanors

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Class B Misdemeanors are the second lowest level crimes charged in Indiana.  Indiana Class B Misdemeanors are generally viewed as being more severe than Class C Misdemeanors, yet less severe than Class A Misdemeanors and all levels of felony offenses.  Accordingly, the potential penalties associated with Class B Misdemeanors are greater than those associated with Class C Misdemeanors, yet less than Class C Misdemeanors all levels of felonies.  Being convicted of Indiana Class B Misdemeanors carries significant collateral consequences and can have a major negative impact on your future employment, housing, and rights.  Northwest Indiana Criminal Defense Lawyer Joseph M. Roberts understands the impact a criminal conviction will have on your future and makes avoiding a conviction a top priority.  Attorney Roberts will strive to obtain a reduction or even outright dismissal of the Class B Misdemeanors charge(s) against you.  If you are charged with Indiana Class B Misdemeanors, contact our office now to discuss your best defense against the charge(s).  

All Indiana Class B Misdemeanors subject the accused to a term of imprisonment of up to 180 days.  These misdemeanor sentences would be served in the local county jail, as opposed to an Indiana Department of Correction prison facility.  Indiana law also provides Courts with great latitude to order sentences be served in alternative placements.  Courts have the authority to allow many of the sentences to be served in a work release program or on home detention or even to suspend all or a portion of the sentence to probation.  For most people accused of committing a crime, avoiding jail is a top priority.  The latitude afforded to the Courts in imposing sentences for Indiana Class B Misdemeanors provides Attorney Roberts with an opportunity to not only minimize the length of a sentence but also to propose a sentence structured to minimize the impact it may have on your life and daily affairs. 

All Indiana Class B Misdemeanors subject the accused to a fine of up to $1,000.00.  Although Indiana law provides Courts with the authority to impose substantial fines, it also gives the Courts a great amount of discretion when imposing fines.  This discretion provides Attorney Roberts with an opportunity to minimize the consequences of your situation.  The difference between being hit with a large fine and being assessed a fine which is suspended in full or significantly minimized can more than pay for the fees associated with the zealous representation of Attorney Roberts.

Those facing Class B Misdemeanor charges may be facing criminal charges for the first time ever.  There are many offenses which may be charged as Class B Misdemeanors.  Some Class B Misdemeanors may be enhanced to higher level classifications under certain circumstances.  Below is just a small sample of common Class B Misdemeanors.  The list is merely intended to give some examples of Indiana Class B Misdemeanors and is in no way inclusive of all Indiana Class B Misdemeanors.

• Public Intoxication, Battery, Possession of Marijuana, Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Recklessness, Hazing, Criminal Mischief, Harassment, Voyeurism

If you or a loved one has been charged with a Class B Misdemeanor offense, YOU DO HAVE RIGHTS and you don't have to do it alone.  Your next call can make all the difference in protecting your rights and preserving your freedoms.  Put your mind at ease by contacting Northwest Indiana Criminal Defense Lawyer Joseph M. Roberts now to schedule your FREE, informative, no obligation case evaluation.