Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Charges in Jefferson Parish. 

In Louisiana Criminal courts, crimes are divided as either felonies or misdemeanors.

Felonies are crimes that are punishable by death or imprisonment in state prison. (La. Rev. Stat.  § 14:2.)

Misdemeanors are a lesser degree of crime that are punishable by up to one year in parish or local jail.

Please contact Jefferson Parish Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen rue to discuss whether the crime(s) charged against you are felonies or misdemeanors and what are the ramifications to you.  Call us today at (504)443-2400.