Being charged with a felony can be an emotionally tumultuous time for the individual and their family, and can potentially have serious ramifications, including probation and jail, or prison time.
Felony charges are serious and can be complex, and it is in your best interest to hire an attorney who can help fight for your rights and obtain the best result possible.
If charged and convicted of a felony, the sentence can include over one year in a state prison, thousands of dollars in fines, and other types of punishment, including probation, community control, and a criminal record, which can affect your future education or employment.
Common Felony Charges in Florida
There are a number of offenses that are charged as a felony in Florida, including:
- Aggravated assault/aggravated battery
- Burglary
- Child abuse
- Possession/sale/trafficing of a controlled substance
- Grand Theft Auto
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Kidnapping
- Sexual assault
- Stalking
- DUI in certain circumstances
The presiding judge will ultimately determine the sentencing details. However, not all felonies are punished or prosecuted to the same extent.
There are various different felony classifications, which are outlined below to give you a better idea of the class of felony being charged.
- Capital Felony: potentially life in prison without parole or death penalty
- Life Felony: potentially life in prison and fined up to $15,000
- First Degree Felony: could potentially face up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Second Degree Felony: could potentially face up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Third Degree Felony: could potentially face up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine
Hiring a Port St. Lucie Felony Lawyer
You need a veteran experienced attorney by your side. With extensive experience in felony cases, the team of attorneys at Apfelbaum Law will be with you each step of the way, and help you obtain the best result possible for your individual case.
Contact us today to answer any questions, explain your options, and provide you with the tools and resources needed to fight your case,
