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:

• 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 60 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 minor consumption 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