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Criminal Offenses

When you are arrested or charged with a crime, the consequences can be serious and far-reaching. If convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, you face a range of stiff penalties that includes fines, probation, restitution -- or even jail time. A conviction can put your family, your finances and your future in jeopardy.

If you’re one of the more than 30,000 people arrested each year in Kentucky for felonies or other serious criminal offenses, you may not understand your legal options and how to protect your rights. The Frank Jenkins Law Office is here to help. Our motto: “We make it happen by putting you first.” Our legal team is here to guide you through the criminal justice system as we fight for your reputation and your freedom. We’ll make sure you receive the skilled representation you deserve at every step of the process.

Call Frank Jenkins Law Office today at 1-800-CAR-WRECK or contact us online. Our offices are in Lexington, KY, and we defend criminal cases in Lexington and all surrounding counties, including Richmond, Versailles, Winchester, Paris, Nicholasville and Georgetown.

Criminal charges come in two classes:

Misdemeanors: These are less serious offenses that carry a prison sentence of no more than 12 months. These offenses may include possession of small amounts of marijuana, assault and battery, bad checks, shoplifting, and many traffic offenses. There are two categories of misdemeanors.

  • For a Class A misdemeanor, the term of imprisonment is up to 12 months.
  • For a Class B misdemeanor, the term is up to 90 days.


Felonies: These are more serious offenses for which the penalty is more than 12 months in prison. Examples of felonies include homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, armed robbery and grand larceny. Many drug-related charges and theft offenses are prosecuted as felonies. Felonies are broken down into five classes:

  • Class D felonies, carrying a sentence of one to five years. An example is trafficking of eight ounces to five pounds of marijuana for a first offense.
  • Class C felonies, carrying a sentence of 5-10 years. An example is forgery.
  • Class B felonies, carrying a sentence of 10-20 years. An example is armed robbery.
  • Class A felonies, carrying a sentence of 20-50 years. An example is arson.
  • Capital offenses, which can result in the death penalty or life in prison.


The attorneys of Frank Jenkins Law Office have extensive experience with criminal cases. We can help you with traffic arrests, drunk driving cases, drug offenses, theft charges, domestic violence charges, juvenile crimes, weapons arrests, failures to appear and probation violations. We will work diligently to negotiate a favorable plea and avoid the uncertainty of a trial. If a trial becomes necessary, we will put our years of courtroom experience to work for you and present your story to the judge or jury. We're with you every step of the way -- forcefully defending you in court, and if necessary taking your case to the state's appellate courts.

If you've been arrested and charged with a crime, don't risk your freedom and your future -- call the experienced legal team of Frank Jenkins Law Office. We will assess your case and build a defense strategy around your best interests. If you or a loved one needs help with a Kentucky criminal case, contact Frank Jenkins Law Office today at 1-800-CAR-WRECK or contact us via email. Our main office is located in Lexington, but we defend criminal offenses across Kentucky, including Ashland, Hazard, Paintsville, Pikeville, Richmond, Versailles and Winchester.