While many people brush off a misdemeanor offense as a minor violation of the law, this serious crime can have a lasting effect on your life and your criminal record. Continue reading to learn more about the effects of a misdemeanor conviction on your record.

Assault and battery charges are not to be taken lightly and can have life-changing consequences upon conviction. There are always two sides to every story, if you have been charged with assault & battery, you should secure legal representation right away if you want to have the best chances of avoiding a conviction.