At The Law offices of Richard R. Kuritz, our Raleigh Misdemeanors Attorney provides aggressive criminal defense of a wide range of charges.
Shoplifting and Misdemeanor Larceny - shoplifting, or concealment of merchandise, is a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to 20 days in jail and is often charged when items are concealed while still on store property. First time offenders are eligible for a diversion program to earn a dismissal of the charge.
-Misdemeanor larceny, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 120 days in jail, is charged where the item taken is valued at less than $1000, is not the result of a breaking and entering, and the individual has exhibited the intent to deprive the owner permanently of its use. For first time offenders, Wake County offers a diversion program upon completion of community service in order to earn a voluntary dismissal.
Resist, Delay or Obstruct a law enforcement officer – A class 2 misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in jail where the offender interferes with an official duty being carried out by law enforcement. This can include running or resisting the police during an arrest, lying to an officer about your name or the whereabouts of an individual when an arrest warrant is being served, or interfering with an officer who is carrying out an official duty.
We at Kuritz Law believe that everyone is innocent unless proven guilty. As it stands right now, you are not guilty of any misdemeanor. You’ve just been charged. Anybody can charge anyone with anything at any time.
At our Richard Kuritz Law Firm we take the time to learn about you, your history and all the important details of your case. We consider various criminal defense strategies and methodically determine the most effective way to try to reduce your penalties or defeat your charges entirely.
The founding lawyer of our criminal defense law firm, Richard R. Kuritz, has built his entire professional life around these principles. He seeks to uphold justice through the ethical, knowledgeable practice of criminal law. He believes that no matter what you are charged with, be it a DWI misdemeanor or a serious felony, you will benefit by having the best lawyer you can find.
The continuing success of our practice is due to our commitment to these simple principles: complete honesty with our clients, hard work on their behalves, and gaining the best possible results in the courtroom.
Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty !! Call the Law Offices of Richard Kuritz today and we will make sure you are protected
