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In the state of Florida, crimes are charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, both of which have a broad range of possible consequences.
FELONY:
A felony is any criminal offense that is punishable under the laws of this state by death or term of imprisonment in a state penitentiary for each sentence which exceeds one (1) year. The types of felonies are:
- Capital Felony: Life imprisonment (ineligible for parole) or death.
- Some examples of Capital Felonies that we handle are:
1st Degree Murder
Felony Murder
- Life Felony: Term of imprisonment for life.
- Some examples of Life Felonies we handle are:
Second Degree Murder
Sexual Battery
- Felony of the 1st Degree: Term of imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) years.
- Some examples of 1st Degree Felonies we handle are:
Armed Robbery
Attempted Felony Murder
Kidnapping
- Felony of the 2nd Degree: Term of imprisonment not exceeding fifteen (15) years.
- Some examples of 2nd Degree Felonies we handle are:
Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Aggravated Battery
Burglary of a Dwelling
Dealing in Stolen Property
Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to sell/manufacture/deliver
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Felony of the 3rd Degree: Term of imprisonment not exceeding five (5) years
- Some examples of 3rd Degree Felonies we handle are:
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Aggravated Stalking
Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
Burglary of a Structure
Culpable Negligence
DUI (fourth and subsequent arrests)
False Imprisonment
Felony Battery
Fleeing a Police Officer
Grand Theft
Grand Theft Auto
Leaving the Scene of an Accident (with injury)
Possession of Cocaine/Heroin
Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to sell/manufacture/deliver
MISDEMEANOR:
A misdemeanor is any criminal offense that is punishable under the laws of this state by a term of imprisonment in a county correctional facility for each sentence not in excess of one (1) year. Some examples of Misdemeanors are:
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