Felony Services: Bush, Neiner & Associates, P.C.
Bush, Neiner and Associates, P.C. will help you with any felony cases.
A felony is a crime that is possibly punishable by at least one year or more in prison. Generally court supervision is NOT possible on a felony with a few exceptions. There is also the possibility of extended term sentencing that means the possible sentence may be more than doubled, as well as consecutive sentences of different offenses.
Felony cases are the most serious charges a person can face. If convicted, the person will have that conviction follow them on every job application. They will be prevented from ever owning a firearm. It is also a complicated process.
A felony goes through a very detailed procedure that starts with a criminal charge being filed and set for a first appearance. Then a case is taken either to a Grand Jury or set for a Preliminary Hearing to determine if Probable Cause exists for the State to go forward with the case. If Probable Cause is found then the case is set for an arraignment where the judge orders the parties to exchange discovery. Then the case is set for a court review and usually a jury trial. This time is used to review the police reports, talk with witnesses, and begin negotiations with the State regarding possible pleas. It is also used to prepare for a jury trial to challenge the charges.
- Class X: Punishable from 6 to 30 years
- Class 1: Punishable from 4 to 15 years
- Class 2: Punishable from 3 to 7 years
- Class 3: Punishable from 2 to 5 years
- Class 4: Punishable from 1 to 3 years
There are ways a lawyer can help you. At Bush, Neiner and Associates, P.C. we listen to what you have to say and answer your questions right away with straight forward advice. We don’t try to threaten you to take a deal you don’t want or needlessly scare you. We review your case and represent your interests to the best of our ability.