CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Thomas E. Deremigio
Attorney at Law

702 Marshall Street, Suite 300
Redwood City, CA 94063
650.361.8200

--Serving San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties--


CONSEQUENCES OF CONVICTION

-------FELONY-------
· Punishable by State Prison sentence
· Many with mandatory jail or prison sentences
· Maximum fines (and assessments) from $27,000.00
· Restrictions on voting rights
· Restrictions on gun ownership

-------MISDEMEANOR------
· Punishable by County Jail sentence generally up to 6 months; many to 12 months
· Many with mandatory jail sentences
· Many with mandatory probation terms, including treatment or counseling
· Maximum fines (and assessments) from $2700.00
· Restrictions on gun ownership for some misdemeanors

-------DUI (Drunk Driving)-------
· Loss of Drivers license
· Mandatory jail sentences
· Mandatory fines
· Mandatory counseling or treatment
· Possible impound of vehicle
· Substantial impact on auto insurance rates

-------DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-------
· Mandatory jail sentences
· Mandatory counseling or treatment for one year
· Mandatory fines
· Possible order of non-contact with alleged victim
· Restrictions on gun ownership

-------DRUG/NARCOTIC OFFENSES-------
· Registration with police as drug offender
· Possible loss of drivers license
· Probationary conditions include mandatory drug testing and unannounced searches

-------SEX CRIMES-------
· Many with mandatory jail or prison sentences
· Life time registration with police as Sex Offender



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