A misdemeanor is a criminal infraction that is punishable by up to a year in jail. In the State of Florida, there are two degrees of misdemeanors. A first degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to a $1,000 fine, twelve months jail, and/or probation. A second degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to a $500 fine, sixty days jail, and/or 6 months probation. Misdemeanor convictions can result in the enhancement of penalties for future crimes, as well as other negative collateral consequences.
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Miami, you need to contact a criminal defense attorney who routinely handles criminal misdemeanor charges. We have defended hundreds of clients facing criminal misdemeanor charges. Some common misdemeanors that we defend include:
Petit Theft - Florida Statute 812.014
A person who commits petit theft and who has previously been convicted two or more times of any theft commits a felony of the third degree. See, F.S. 812.014(3)(c). The court shall order the suspension of the driver’s license of each person adjudicated guilty of petit theft who has previously been convicted of such an offense. See, F.S. 812.0155(1). If you were arrested for petit theft call to speak to our lawyer.
Battery - Florida Statute 784.03
A first time battery charge is a misdemeanor in the first degree. A person who has one prior conviction for battery, aggravated battery, or felony battery and who commits any second or subsequent battery commits a felony of the third degree. See, F.S. 784.03(2). If you are facing battery charges call our law firm.
Possession of Marijuana - 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 charged with possession of marijuana call us today to set up a free consultation with the criminal misdemeanor defense attorney.