Felony Attorney Miami
What Are The Felony Degrees In Florida?
A felony conviction can be punishable by at least one year in prison or by death in Florida. Furthermore, a felony could be either handled in state or federal court, depending on the severity of the alleged offense.
The following are five degrees of felony crimes in the state:
- Third-degree felony – Punishable by a maximum five-year prison term and a fine not exceeding $5,000
- Second–degree felony – Punishable by a maximum 15-year prison sentence and a fine no more than $10,000
- First-degree felony – Punishable by imprisonment of up to 30 years and a maximum $10,000 fine
- Life felony – Punishable by life imprisonment and a fine not exceeding $15,000
- Capital felony – Punishable by the death penalty
Additionally, prosecutors must complete scoresheets to determine the mandatory minimum sentences for felony offenders. If a person has been charged with a felony score of at least 44 points, they will serve a prison sentence.
Other long-term consequences of a felony conviction include, but not limited to, the following:
- Employment, housing, and loan restrictions
- Loss of voting rights
- Loss of state or federal benefits
- Unable to possess a firearm
- Travel restrictions
- Inability to expunge or seal a criminal record
- Registration as a sex offender (if convicted of a sex crime)
What Is A Felony In Florida?
A felony offense is the most serious and complex type of criminal offense a person can be charged with in Florida and the rest of the United States. In addition to lengthy prison sentences and expensive fines, a felony conviction can result in a permanent criminal record which makes it extremely tough to get a job, find housing, apply for college, or take advantage of life’s opportunities in general.
Common types of felony crimes include:
- Aggravated assault and battery
- Burglary
- Child abuse
- Domestic violence
- Drug possession (except cannabis)
- Grand theft
- Homicide
- Kidnapping
- Resisting arrest with violence
- Robbery
- Sex crimes
If you have been arrested for a felony offense in Miami, having an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney on your side can make a difference between freedom and a long time spent behind bars. I am JONATHAN B. BLECHER, and I have over 30 years of experience protecting the rights, reputations and futures of my clients. I can investigate your case, collect and analyze evidence, find weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and help you either get your entire case dismissed or your charges/penalties reduced.
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With the punishments this severe, you need to hire legal representation to get the best outcome possible. As a state prosecutor for many years, I can provide you with a unique insight into how the prosecution will handle your case, giving you an advantage in the courtroom. I have successfully defended thousands of clients throughout Florida by providing them with aggressive and personalized legal solutions to get their life back on the right path.
Contact us and discuss your case with a Miami criminal defense attorney for more information. Do not hesitate to call Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A., for a case evaluation at (786) 977-9355.
DUI charges can escalate to felony-level offenses, making it critical to work with a felony DUI defense attorney who understands how Florida law applies to your specific situation.
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