Hartselle Criminal Defense Lawyer

Hartselle City Court Lawyers

Best Hartselle, AL, Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Hartselle, Alabama, the good news is that such offenses are misdemeanors or violations. The cases carry a maximum penalty of 365 days in jail. If you have been charged in Hartselle, it is a good idea to have an experienced criminal defense lawyer when charged with a city offense.

Do I even need to hire a lawyer?

Yes, you need to hire an attorney to represent you if you want to avoid a conviction on your permanent criminal record. A conviction will show up on your criminal background check, and that will prevent you from getting a job or renting an apartment. You need to speak with a criminal defense attorney who has experience working in Hartselle City Court.

HOW DOES HARTSELLE, AL CITY COURT, WORK?

Normally, there are two appearances for Hartselle, Alabama Municipal Court matters. The first appearance is usually listed as an arraignment docket, where you can plead guilty or not guilty. If you settle your case, you are done. If you plead guilty or are found guilty, the judge will impose your sentence (e.g., fine, jail, license suspension, etc…)   The second court date is normally a trial docket where you can try your case in front of the Municipal Judge. If you win your case, you are finished. If you lose your case, you can appeal it to the Morgan County Circuit Court for a jury trial.

There are only two words you need to know: not guilty. The court magistrate or court personnel will then schedule your second appearance, which is a trial date. The prosecutor does a plea bargain with you at the first appearance. More than 99% of all cases are resolved before trial. Plea bargaining is the norm in Hartselle Municipal Court. Prosecutors are given discretion to settle the case in their best judgment.

Defending clients in Hartselle Municipal Court

Ferguson & Ferguson has over a decade of experience fighting for the rights of clients in Hartselle Municipal Court in Morgan County, Alabama. Municipal courts in Alabama hear a wide range of matters, including traffic violations, DUIs, drug charges, and several municipal ordinance violations. If you have been charged in Hartselle Municipal Court, choose the experienced attorneys who have handled over 1,500 criminal cases. Our law firm has over 65 years of experience representing individuals charged with municipal court violations such as traffic violations, drug violations, and other minor criminal offenses in the municipal courts of Alabama.

Why Hire Ferguson and Ferguson

Have you been charged with a criminal offense in Hartselle, Alabama? Are you searching for the “best criminal defense attorney near me” or the “best criminal defense lawyer in Hartselle, Alabama?  Mishandling of a municipal court charge can result in a conviction on your record, thousands of dollars of unnecessary fines and costs, suspension of your driver’s license, and up to 365 days in jail. Furthermore, in Alabama, it stays on your record forever unless you expunge it. Our criminal defense lawyers have been municipal judges or magistrates and have handled thousands of criminal cases.

Municipal Violations

Our attorneys handle the following Huntsville municipal court violations, including, but not limited to:

• Resisting Arrest
• Disorderly Conduct
• Probation Violations
• Shop Lifting/TOP 4th
• Following too closely
• Unsafe lane change
• Trespass
• Public Drunkenness
• Traffic Violations
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
• Domestic Violence
• Driving with a Revoked or Suspended License
• Driving without Insurance
• Reckless Driving
• Drug Possession and Paraphernalia
• Speeding Tickets

Should you have a matter pending before the Hartselle Municipal Courts and have any questions, feel free to call us now. Call 256-350-7200. We can help by getting your case dismissed, getting you into a pre-trial intervention program, negotiating your case to a lesser offense, or winning your case at trial. We are here to help.

Decatur Office Location:
211 Oak Street, NE
Decatur, AL 35601