Felony offenses and felony crimes are classified based upon certain elements, and the existence of certain circumstances dictates how the criminal offense is classified. Hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer is critical when facing a felony criminal offense. Attorney Scott Hamblin has represented hundreds of clients confronted with felony criminal offenses and felony crimes. He has also tried numerous felony offenses and felony crimes in both circuit courts and United States District Courts.
Felony offenses and felony crimes comprise the most serious criminal offenses. Felony offenses and felony crimes have a range of punishments that includes a prison sentence. Missouri’s Criminal Code provides five separate classifications for felony criminal offenses:
| Classification | Range of Punishment | Types of Offenses |
|---|---|---|
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Class A Felony |
10 years in prison up to a life sentence. |
Murder, arson, assault, rape, robbery, burglary, etc. |
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Class B Felony |
Five years in prison up to 15 years in prison. |
Murder, arson, assault, rape, child molestation, burglary, stealing, possession with intent to deliver or manufacture a controlled substance. |
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Class C Felony |
No less than three years and up to ten years in prison. |
Arson, assault, stealing, tampering, possession of a controlled substance, etc. |
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Class D Felony |
One day in jail up to seven years in prison. |
DWI, driving while revoked, etc. |
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Class E Felony |
One day in jail up to four years in prison. |
DWI, Assault, Stalking, Certain drug offenses |
If you have questions or need assistance with any felony offense or any other criminal law matter, contact Scott Hamblin’s law office today at 573-821-4013. He will take the time to fully explain how the criminal “system” works, including criminal procedure, details of the criminal laws relevant to your case, and a realistic idea of what you should expect in your criminal or driving case.
A Jefferson City man faced DUI charges following a field sobriety test. Charges against the defendant were dropped after Scott successfully maintained the client’s claims that the test results were inaccurate. While the client initially appeared to be in a difficult situation, Scott was able to push investigators to determine the sobriety test results as invalid, so the charges were dismissed.
A mother was seeking sole custody of her children following a divorce. The father refused to cooperate, leaving the client in a difficult situation as she felt as though her children didn’t have a voice. Scott recognized her need for an advocate and carefully listened to the children’s wishes, which conclusively helped the client achieve sole custody of her children and protected their best interests.
A client from Fulton was accused of drug possession as a result of a home search. While drug charges may potentially be filed as a Class C felony involving severe consequences, Scott was able to help the client receive a reduced sentence. Ultimately, the client faced significantly smaller penalties compared to the initial charges.
Scott assisted a defendant in a particularly challenging divorce case in which the other spouse was not cooperating. Scott was able to help the client avoid court through an aggressive legal approach to resolve all outstanding disagreements while maintaining the client’s long-term needs.
One client sought legal assistance after an altercation with another individual in Jefferson City. The client was arrested on assault charges despite allegedly not starting the fight. Since an arrest can lead to life-altering penalties such as being terminated from employment and serving jail time, Scott was able to build a solid legal defense in the client’s favor and argued in favor of the client’s innocence.
A grandparent sought visitation rights to his grandchild after the parent tried to block him. Scott takes grandparents’ rights very seriously, and so he devised a strategy to help the grandparent set a visitation schedule. Scott developed a strategy to show that the child’s best interests were fulfilled through the grandparent’s ability to visit the child, helping push the case towards a resolution in the client’s favor.
Scott assisted a client who was injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence. The defendant claimed that the opposing party using their phone at the time of the crash, and Scott emphasized this claim to show that the other driver was at fault for the client’s injuries. The case concluded with the client receiving the necessary compensation for medical bills following a long hospital stay due to injuries.
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