Practice Areas
Criminal Law
There are few things more stressful in life than being charged with a crime, particularly if you are innocent. You
will need a lawyer who is not afraid to passionately present your case before a jury, if necessary. Stan Wruble
has more than ten years of experience in the courtroom and defends clients charged with all types of felonies
and misdemeanors.
Misdemeanors
A misdemeanor is the less serious of the two types of crime. Misdemeanors are punishable by lesser fines and
shorter terms of incarceration than felonies. The maximum sentence for a misdemeanor is one year
incarceration. There are three categories of misdemeanors, called classes:
Some examples of crimes typically charged as misdemeanors are check deception, shoplifting, possession of
marijuana, disorderly conduct, public intoxication and illegal possession of alcohol.
Felonies
If you are charged with a felony, make no statements to the police and contact an attorney immediately.
Felonies are the most serious of crimes. They are punishable by the greatest fines and longest prison terms.
They are classified into five categories:
will need a lawyer who is not afraid to passionately present your case before a jury, if necessary. Stan Wruble
has more than ten years of experience in the courtroom and defends clients charged with all types of felonies
and misdemeanors.
Misdemeanors
A misdemeanor is the less serious of the two types of crime. Misdemeanors are punishable by lesser fines and
shorter terms of incarceration than felonies. The maximum sentence for a misdemeanor is one year
incarceration. There are three categories of misdemeanors, called classes:
- Class A Misdemeanor -- A sentence of up to one year in County Jail and a fine of up to $5,000
- Class B Misdemeanor -- A sentence of up to 180 days in County Jail and a fine of up to $1,000
- Class C Misdemeanor -- A sentence of up to 90 days in County Jail and a fine of up to $500
Some examples of crimes typically charged as misdemeanors are check deception, shoplifting, possession of
marijuana, disorderly conduct, public intoxication and illegal possession of alcohol.
Felonies
If you are charged with a felony, make no statements to the police and contact an attorney immediately.
Felonies are the most serious of crimes. They are punishable by the greatest fines and longest prison terms.
They are classified into five categories:
- Murder -- A sentence of 45 to 65 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Under some
circumstances, capital sentences are possible: life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
- Class A Felony -- A sentence of 20 to 50 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000
- Class B Felony -- A sentence of 6 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000
- Class C Felony -- A sentence of 2 to 8 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000
- Class D Felony -- A sentence of 6 months to 3 years in prison or jail and a fine of up to $10,000
Practice Areas
Wruble & Morgan
315 North Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 282-2200
315 North Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 282-2200
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