Misdemeanor charges can be some of the most complex in the entire legal system. Even a misdemeanor case can have serious constitutional implications and multiple avenues for defense. Some of the defenses you may pursue in your case include:
- Mistake of facts
- Errors in the police report that demonstrate inattention and poor evidence gathering by police
- Violations of constitutional rights
- Due process violations
- Inconsistencies in witness testimony/changing statements
- Failure by law enforcement to follow police protocol
- Necessity
- Mitigating circumstances that justify reduced charges
- The facts don’t fit the elements for the crime charged
- Participation in deferral or diversion programs that may reduce or dismiss the charges against you