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Are Misdemeanors Minor?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Jan 23, 2025 | 0 Comments

⚖️ A misdemeanor may seem minor, but it can have lasting consequences.

Direct consequences 

  • Fines: The amount of the fine can vary by jurisdiction

  • Jail time: You could face up to one year in jail, depending on the offense

  • Community service: You could be ordered to perform community service

  • Mandatory classes: You could be required to complete a program for drug or alcohol abuse

  • Court supervision: You could be required to be supervised by the court for a period of time

Long-term consequences

  • Employment: A misdemeanor conviction can make it difficult to find and keep a job 

  • Housing: A misdemeanor conviction can make it difficult to find housing 

  • Education: A misdemeanor conviction can make it difficult to get into certain schools 

  • Licenses: A misdemeanor conviction can make it difficult to get or keep certain licenses 

  • Financial situation: A misdemeanor conviction can make it difficult to maintain financial stability 

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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