After an attorney hears the whole story concerning the charges against you, they can give you some idea of whether or not you are really facing jail or prison, and if so, for how long. At Mario, Gunde, Peters, Rhoden and Kelley, we believe that the proper undertaking of criminal representation begins with an in-depth discussion of your case and then an honest assessment of whether or not you really are facing incarceration. The first thing everyone wants to know is, “Can I stay out of jail?” If you have a fairly good record or no record at all and the charges are not extremely serious, in most cases, you can avoid jail time. However, that is not a guarantee.