Arrested For A Felony? We Can Help
It’s a scary thing when the legal system presses felony charges against you or someone you love. If a jury convicts you, you’ll face a harsher sentence and long-term consequences that might follow you around for the rest of your life. If you didn’t do what you’re accused of doing, you probably feel like the system has betrayed you. Our experienced team of criminal lawyers will spare no detail in investigating your case so that you have the best chance of beating the charges. Get in touch with one of our compassionate criminal law attorneys today for help.
Get Us On Your Side From Day One
We can’t stress how critical it is to act immediately when you’re accused of a felony. Because your situation is so stressful, you might say something to the police that could compromise your case, even if you haven’t committed a crime. Before you say anything, call one of our criminal law attorneys – and don’t say anything until we arrive to take your side. Like your personal bulldog, we’ll aggressively pursue your defense from day one. Contact us now.
Aggressive Representation For Felony Charges
The government must prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt. Our attorneys will research every detail, every assumption in the case against and may be able to place doubt in the jury’s minds about your guilt. We scrutinize law enforcement records for any inconsistencies or errors in evidence gathering or conduct that could be cause for dismissing your case. No matter how hopeless it seems, we will leave it all on the field to defend you against unjust charges. With a long record of obtaining favorable results for our clients, our criminal law team is prepared to defend you to the fullest and may help you achieve a favorable result in your case. Let us pursue justice for you.
In Florida, felony crimes are divided into five categories.
Third degree felony: A third degree felony carries a maximum punishment of five years of imprisonment in state prison and a fine of up to $5,000. In Florida, the Following Crimes fall under the category of a third-degree felony:
- Illegal drug possession
- Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling
- Fleeing and Eluding
- Resisting arrest with violence
- Driving as a habitual traffic offender
Second degree felony: The second degree felonies are more serious and carry a heavier sentence compared to a third degree felony. A second degree felony may be punishable by a term of imprisonment in state prison, not exceeding 15 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000. In Florida, the following crimes fall under the category of second degree felonies:
- Aggravated Battery with a weapon
- Dealing in Stolen Property
- Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell
- Sexual battery
- Possession of a Firearm by a convicted Felon
- Use or presence of a firearm while committing a crime
First degree felony: A first degree felony is a very serious offense which carried up to 30 years of imprisonment in state prison and fine of not more than $10,000. In Florida, the Following Crimes fall under the category of a first-degree felony:
- Robbery with a weapon
- Human trafficking
- Trafficking of illegal drugs in heavy amount, i.e. 200 grams of cocaine, 2000 pounds of cannabis
- Carjacking
- Sexual battery
- Burglary with Battery
CAPITAL OR LIFE FELONIES
Capital and life felonies are the most serious crimes in Florida. Capital felonies are punishable by the death penalty. Life felonies are punishable by life imprisonment and a fine of up to $15,000. Examples of capital or life felonies are:
- Murder
- Sexual battery
- Robbery with a firearm
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