Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers
ACCUSED OF A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR?
When facing criminal charges, these will be classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending upon the particular offense as well as a number of other factors, such as the defendant's criminal record, whether violence was involved, and more. A crime will be categorized as a felony or a misdemeanor depending upon the potential penalties that the defendant may face if convicted.
At Hager & Schwartz, our experienced Florida criminal defense attorneys are very familiar with defending clients facing a broad range of criminal offenses, including serious felonies as well as misdemeanors. No matter how serious the offense, we understand what to do to defend your rights and give you the best opportunity at avoiding a conviction. Best of all, we offer a free consultation with an attorney at our firm so you can find out what your options are at this point.
Felony and Misdemeanor Offenses in Florida
A felony is a crime which is punishable by one or more years in a state penitentiary, or by death. Following are some examples of felony offenses in Florida:
A misdemeanor is punishable by up to 1 year in a county correctional facility. Following are some examples of misdemeanor offenses that a defense lawyer at our firm may be able to defend you against:
Facing misdemeanor or felony charges in Miami-Dade County, Florida?
Contact a Florida defense lawyer
at Hager & Schwartz today!