Misdemeanors

Laurie Jubelirer rigorously defends clients accused of misdemeanor offenses. She works hard to negotiate the best possible outcome for her clients. Her process includes thoroughly reviewing the police paperwork; preparing, filing, and litigating motions to suppress evidence based on any illegal and unconstitutional actions by police; and taking cases to trial. Laurie strives to provide the best possible defense with the goal of a reduction in charges or obtaining an acquittal.

What is Considered a Misdemeanor in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania recognizes three different degrees of misdemeanors. While a first-degree misdemeanor (M1) is the most severe misdemeanor, a third-degree misdemeanor (M3) is the least severe charge in this category.

Examples of misdemeanor offenses include: 

    • Access device fraud 

    • Criminal trespass 

    • Endangering a child’s welfare 

    • Forgery 

    • Identity theft less than $2,000 

    • Indecent exposure with persons under age 16 present 

    • Involuntary manslaughter 

    • Patronizing prostitutes (4th offense) 

    • Possession of a weapon on school property 

    • Prostitution (fourth or subsequent offense) 

    • Retail theft between $250 and $999.99 

    • Sexual extortion 

    • Simple assault against a child under 12 by a person 18 years or older 

    • Stalking 

    • Tampering with records 

    • Terroristic threats 

    • Theft valued over $200 

    • Trademark counterfeiting 

    • Unlawful dissemination of a minor’s intimate image 

    • Unlicensed firearm carry

    • Abuse of a corpse 

    • Bad checks between $500 and $999.99 

    • Bigamy 

    • Commercial bribery 

    • Criminal mischief 

    • Evidence fabrication or tampering 

    • False implication in a police report 

    • False police reports 

    • Indecent exposure 

    • Institutional vandalism 

    • Insults at the national flag 

    • Patronizing a prostitute (third offense) 

    • Prostitution (third offense) 

    • Recklessly endangering another 

    • Retail theft less than $150 

    • Simple assault 

    • Strangulation 

    • Theft with values between $50 and $199.99 

    • Unlawful dissemination of an adult’s intimate image 

    • Witness retaliation 

    • Animal neglect 

    • Bad checks between $200 and $499.99 

    • Criminal mischief over $500 

    • Criminal trespass for refusal to leave on orders 

    • Desecration of a flag 

    • Device theft 

    • Disorderly conduct 

    • False identification 

    • Fictitious police reports 

    • Invasion of privacy 

    • Loitering and prowling at nighttime 

    • Nonpayment of wages less than $2,000 

    • Obstructing emergency services 

    • Online stalking 

    • Patronizing a prostitute (first or second offense) 

    • Prostitution (first or second offense) 

    • Simple assault where both parties consent 

    • Tampering with fire hydrants 

    • Theft under $50 

    • Using a fake ID to buy alcohol 

What Are the Penalties for a Misdemeanor in Pennsylvania?

Penalties for a misdemeanor vary based on the degree of the offense. The maximum penalty for this conviction is five years in prison and/or up to $10,000 in fines.