A felony is the most serious category of crime. In the State of Florida, there are four degrees of felonies. A first degree felony is punishable by up to 30 years in prison. A second degree felony is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. A third degree felony is punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
If you have been charged with a felony in Miami, you need to contact a criminal defense law office that has experience handling felony charges. Our law office has experience defending felony charges. However, we do not defend capital felonies. Some felonies that our law office defends include:
Possession of Cocaine -Florida Statute 893.13
A person who is convicted of possession of any controlled substance will have his license revoked for 2 years, and may have to complete a drug treatment and rehabilitation program. See, F.S. 322.055. If you are charged for possession of cocaine our attorney can fight for you.
Grand Theft - Florida Statute 812.14
The dollar value of the property stolen, what was stolen, who it was stolen from, and when it was stolen determine whether misdemeanor petit theft charges, or felony grand theft charges are filed. If you are facing grand theft charges call our law firm.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident (With Injuries) - Florida Statute 316.061
Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal traffic offense that carries 6 points. If there were injuries it may be charged as a third degree felony. If you were arrested for leaving the scene of an accident (with injuries) today to set up a free consultation to discuss your felony charges with an attorney at our criminal law office.