HAVE YOU BEEN ACCUSED OF A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR?

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:

• Driving Under the Influence
  Driving With a Suspended License
  Battery (Domestic or Simple)
  Possession of Marijuana
  Disorderly Conduct
  Obstruction of Justice
  Petit Theft
  Leaving the Scene of an Accident (without injury)
  Trespass

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