Aggressive, Dependable Felony Lawyers in Clarksville
A felony is a crime punishable by more than one year in prison or by death, while a misdemeanor is a crime punishable by less than a year in jail. Some crimes, such as drug offenses, can be classified as either felonies or misdemeanors depending upon their severity. Tennessee has several classifications for felonies:
- Capital crimes, such as murder, often carry the death penalty or life in prison.
- Class A felonies, such as manslaughter and serious drug crimes, usually require between 15 to 60 years in prison.
- Class B felonies, such as theft and lesser drug crimes, can carry 8 to 30 years in prison.
- Class C felonies, such as white collar crimes, can require 3 to 15 years in prison.
Tennessee felony offenders may face harsher sentences depending upon the severity of their crimes and if they have a history of prior convictions. Fines may also apply at each level.
How a Clarksville felony attorney assists you
If you are charged with a felony in Tennessee or Kentucky, or anywhere in the United States, you have the right to legal counsel and to have an attorney present during questioning. To avoid incriminating yourself, you should refrain from answering questions posed by investigators or the police until you have the assistance of an attorney.
At The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC, our Clarksville felony lawyers adhere to the belief that anyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty, and they treat all our clients with respect. With more than 75 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys handle civil and criminal cases before state and federal courts.
We are also unique in that our criminal defense service extends to military law. Because of our proximity to the U.S. Army's Fort Campbell military base, our attorneys represent clients in court-martial hearings in the Magistrate Court division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
In some cases we recommend a trial, but in other cases it may be more beneficial to negotiate a plea deal. To determine your best legal options, our felony attorney in Clarksville thoroughly analyzes all aspects of your case, gathers critical evidence, and prepares the strongest possible defense on your behalf.
We are committed to helping people
As a client, you will receive our full commitment. With offices in Clarksville, Tennessee's fifth largest and youngest city, The Kennedy Law Firm serves clients throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, including the counties of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart, Cheatham, Houston, Dickson, Humphreys, and Henry in Tennessee, as well as Todd and Christian counties in Kentucky. Call us today at 1.931.266.4107 or contact us online. We look forward to speaking to you about your situation.
