Should I have a lawyer for a disorderly conduct charge?
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Should I have a lawyer for a disorderly conduct charge?
Do I need a criminal law attorney? In Allegan County, MI.
Asked on September 26, 2011 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime for disorderly conduct, you should retain a criminal defense attorney to represent your interests. The reason is that whenever one is charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, there is always the possibility that jail time could be imposed if convicted or a plea to the charge is made in addition to a fine and possibly community service work.
Worse yet, a conviction will most likely pop up on one's background check for school and employment which could have a negative outcome for one long term.
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