New Haven Criminal Defense Lawyer

New Haven Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Rachel Mirsky, represents individuals charged with crimes in Connecticut state courts. Under Connecticut law, crimes are categorized as misdemeanors and felonies. 

When charged with a misdemeanor or felony, the State’s Attorney works with local police officers to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. My role as your criminal defense lawyer is to weaken or “poke holes” in the State’s case. This may be done by raising questions about the strength of the prosecution’s evidence against you, exposing inconsistencies with witness testimony, and much more. 

Misdemeanors are punishable by up to a year in county or local jail and may include probation, fines, restitution payments, community service, and other conditions. 

Felonies are more serious charges that carry a sentence of one year to life in state prison. 

The penalties you face for a misdemeanor or felony depend upon the “class” of the charge against you. Higher grade offenses result in higher-level punishments. 

New Haven Criminal Defense Lawyer, Rachel Mirsky is available to take your call for immediate assistance.

Misdemeanor Charges and Penalties

• Class A Misdemeanor: Up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $2,000. 
  • Assault in the third degree; assault with a deadly weapon; sexual assault
• Class B Misdemeanor: Up to six months in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000 
  • Reckless driving, criminal trespass in the third degree
• Class C Misdemeanor: Up to three months in jail and a maximum fine of $500. 
  • Drinking while operating a motor vehicle/Drinking while under the influence 
• Class D Misdemeanor: Up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $250

New Haven Felony Charges and Penalties

• Class A Felony or Capital Felony: Life in prison without the possibility of parole and a maximum fine of $20,000. 
  • Murder under special circumstances
• Class A Felony: 10 to 60 years in prison and a maximum fine of $20,000  
  • Murder; felony murder; aggravated sexual assault of a minor; forcible rape; arson in the first degree 
• Class B Felony: 1 to 40 years in prison and a maximum fine of $15,000
  • Manslaughter in the first degree; assault in the first degree; burglary or robbery in the first degree 
• Class C Felony: 1 to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000
  • Manslaughter in the second degree; assault second degree resulting in physical injury
• Class D felony: Penalized by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000
  • Assault in the second degree with no injury
• Class E felony: Penalized by up to 3 years in prison and a fine of up to $3,500