1. AGENDA Felonies v. misdemeanors
Lawyers – when do you need one? What can they do?

2. BUT FIRST…
Pop quiz 

3. EXAMPLES? FELONY V. MISDEMEANOR FELONY MISDEMEANOR
Committing a major crime resulting in a harsh punishment (imprisonment for longer than one year)
Committing a minor crime resulting in a weaker punishment (fine, community service, short jail term)
EXAMPLES?

4. FELONY V. MISDEMEANOR FELONY MISDEMEANOR
Murder, robbery, grand theft, aggravated assault, child pornography, vehicular homicide, repeated DUI/DWIs, tax evasion
Shoplifting, petty theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct, drug possession (1st time), simple assault (verbal threats)
Felonies result in a complete loss of 2nd amendment rights. 3 strike law in CO

5. MISDEMEANORS
Class A:  Fines of up to $5,000, and/or a jail sentence of up to 12 months
Ex: DWI, DUI
Class B:  Fines up to $1,000, and/or a jail sentence of 6-9 months
Ex: prostitution, cruelty to animals
Class C:  Fines up to $1,000 and/or a jail sentence of up to 3 months
Ex: theft under $50, PI
Class D:  Fines up to $500 and/or a jail sentence of up to 30 days
Ex: PI, disorderly conduct, trespass, vandalism
*many states do not assign jail time for Class 3 or 4 misdemeanors.
*repeat offenses can result in higher penalties for the same type of misdemeanor.

6. FELONIES
Class A: the most serious and can earn you life without parole or any other period of time. They may also be eligible for the death penalty.
Ex: murder
Class B, C, D: maximum prison terms from six years to 25 years.
Ex: drug crimes, manslaughter
Class E: carry penalties of up to three years in prison.
Ex: violent assaults, habitual DWIs
Manslaughter – murder that occurs in the heat of passion

7. SPEAKING OF BRINGING PEOPLE TO COURT…
Read the following sections:
When do you need a lawyer? p 64
Exercise 6.1
Justify your yes or no – use the bullet-pointed list on p 64
Working with your lawyer - p 69-71
Exercise 6.4
Explain your answers

8. Answers to 6.4
A. Canon 9
B. Canon 6, 9, and 4, BUT, he acted unethically because he told his client to perjure (lie on the stand
C. Yes, acted ethically, because 1, 2, and 8. But, he may have violated Canon 9. If the son is not deserving, he violated 1, 3, and 8.
D. If she was authorized, yes, Canon 5. If she was not, no – violated 6 and 7.
E. Nang violated Canon 1 and 9.