Home » FAQs » Can you go to jail for a misdemeanor in Louisiana?

Can you go to jail for a misdemeanor in Louisiana?

Yes, some Louisiana misdemeanors may carry jail time. The risk depends on the charge, your record, the facts, and the court. Even if jail is not likely, fines, probation, classes, and a criminal record may still create serious problems.

681bc3ca9c59dcc5eaae2592_marriage-based-green-card
Home » FAQs » Can you go to jail for a misdemeanor in Louisiana?

Yes, some Louisiana misdemeanors may carry jail time. The risk depends on the charge, your record, the facts, and the court. Even if jail is not likely, fines, probation, classes, and a criminal record may still create serious problems.

Answer by David Joseph Rozas

David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.