Criminal Defense Attorneys in Greensboro, North Carolina

When you need expert criminal defense

If you under investigation or charged with committing a crime—whether a felony or misdemeanor, at either state or federal levels—it is crucial that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney.  We advise clients that it is never too early to hire an attorney for criminal defense charges. The best course of action is to err on the side of caution and call a lawyer as soon as possible. If you believe you are a suspect in a criminal case, contact The Clifford Division of Clifford Clendenin & O’Hale, LLP now.  The Clifford Division criminal defense lawyers in Greensboro represent North Carolina clients in all criminal matters, including:

• Felonies
• Misdemeanors
• State crimes
• Federal crimes

When broadly defined, a felony crime includes the most serious offenses, those that can carry a year or more of jail time as well as the death penalty. A felony conviction can also include hefty fines, probation, and seriously affect future employment. The most severe outcome is the death penalty. Due to recent changes in North Carolina, sentencing guidelines impart more severe maximum sentences based on your number of lifetime felony convictions, making them tougher on those with prior convictions and slightly more lenient for first time offenders. Some white-collar crimes and sex offense charges are also felonies.

As experienced criminal lawyers in Greensboro, we handle felony criminal defense for many crimes, including the following:

Misdemeanors

While generally treated as lesser crimes, misdemeanors can still incur sentences involving fines, community service, special classes, probation, or jail time. Other sentences may require therapy or drug rehabilitation, depending on the crime and past offenses. The criminal justice system sometimes intimidates the accused into pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge in lieu of a possibly felony conviction, but as should be clear, the implications and penalties of misdemeanors are hardly desirable. This is why anyone charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime in Greensboro should retain a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

The North Carolina state website lists the classes of misdemeanors. 

Working as criminal defense attorneys in Greensboro, some of the misdemeanor offenses for which we defend clients include the following:

State crimes

Our defense lawyers represent those accused of state crimes within Guilford County.  We will evaluate cases in other counties on a case by case basis.

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Federal crimes

If the FBI, CIA, DEA, ICE, IRS or U.S. Customs are investigation you or your business for a possible federal charge, you need an attorney at this stage. Additionally, any crime that allegedly involved crossing state lines falls under the Federal Interstate Commerce clause and subjects the crime to federal criminal jurisdiction. Indictment typically initiates such charges and they fall under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which govern proceedings in all federal courts.  By the time you receive an indictment on a federal charge, the case and evidence are generally very strong. Nevertheless, the earlier a criminal defense attorney becomes involved in the matter, the better your defense. Our attorneys defend corporate and individual clients in all federal district courts in North Carolina, and outside of North Carolina when necessary.

The earlier you hire a criminal defense lawyer in Greensboro, the better your results

Our effective methods provide you with outstanding legal representation.  For the best criminal defense, as soon as you find yourself under suspicion for committing a crime, call The Clifford Division now, toll free, at 877-645-2354 or use our convenient contact form.  With more than 35 years of experience, The Clifford Division of Clifford Clendenin & O’Hale, LLP provides you with outstanding legal representation.