Practice Area: Criminal Law

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Criminal Defense - Misdemeanors

Under Missouri law, crimes exist in three categories: Infractions (punishable by fine only), Misdemeanors (punishable by a fine up to $1,000.00 and/or county jail up to 1 year), and Felonies (punishable by a fine over $1,000.00 and/or prison up to life).

At Hendren Andrae, LLC, we can defend you in any case in which you are charged with a misdemeanor crime under Missouri law. We have experience in protecting our clients' rights while dealing with police, sheriff's deputies and highway patrol officers during the investigation, interrogation and interview portion of a criminal investigation. If you are a suspect in a criminal investigation, you have a number of rights, including the right to an attorney. It is always a good idea for you to speak to a lawyer before you speak to or give a written statement to any law enforcement officer.

While the list of misdemeanor charges against which we have defended our clients is too large to list in its entirety, some of the common charges that we help our clients with include:

• Assault in the 3rd degree (Assault 3rd)
• Domestic Assault in the 3rd degree (Domestic assault)
• Assault of a law enforcement officer in the 3rd degree
• Trespassing
• Property Damage
• Peace Disturbance
• Stealing (Theft)
• Shoplifting
• Sexual Misconduct (Indecent exposure)
• Unlawful use of a firearm
• Possession of marijuana
• Possession of paraphernalia
• Passing bad checks
• Minor in possession (MIP)
• Providing liquor to a minor
• Possession of a fake id
• Poaching
• Fishing without a license
• Hunting without a license

Our attorneys include a former assistant county prosecutor, a former municipal prosecutor and two former municipal judges. We have extensive experience in advising, representing and defending clients who are under suspicion for or charged with a violation of criminal law at either the municipal, state or federal level. Our representation often includes the filing and arguing of motions to suppress evidence, motions for bills of particulars, motions for change of judge, motions for change of venue, motions to set aside convictions, motions to withdraw pleas and motions for early discharge from probation. We have also represented those seeking pardons from the Governor.

If you are looking for advice or representation in a criminal matter, you should call our toll-free telephone number at 1-888-886-6529.

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