Felonies and Serious Offenses

Out the two main classifications of crimes in Florida (misdemeanors and felonies), felonies are the more serious of the two. A Felony is any offense where the Court may sentence an individual to state prison rather than the county jail.

Felony charges come in three degrees: first, second and third. The maximum penalties are 5 years in state prison for a third degree felony, 15 years in prison for a second degree felony, and 30 years in prison for a first degree felony.There are three main classifications of felony charges:

In Felony cases, the Court will use a score sheet to determine the type of sentencing. The score is determined using the charge the person is currently facing and their criminal history.

A great number of cases may be eligible for diversionary programs such as Pre-Trial Intervention or Drug Court which will result in dismissal upon successful completion. If these options are not available, we will look for other ways to achieve dismissal of your charges. Other alternatives may include probation. We will always seek to avoid a conviction (referred to as a "withholding of adjudication) being placed on a client's record and look for ways to preserve the possibility of a records expungement or sealing.

  • Homicide
  • Drug Charges
  • Drug Possession
  • Trafficking
  • Delivery
  • Manufacturing
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Battery
  • Lewd and Lascivious
  • Resisting Arrest (with Violence)
  • Grand Theft
  • Grand Theft Auto
  • Dealing in Stolen Property
  • Burglary (Residential, Structure, Conveyance)
  • Robbery (Strong Arm)
  • Robbery (Armed)
  • Battery
  • Battery LEO (Law Enforcement Officer)
  • Stalking
  • White Collar
  • Juvenile
  • DUI (Driving Under the Influence)
  • Felony DUI (repeat offender)
  • DUI Serious Bodily Injury
  • DUI Manslaughter
  • Felony DWLS (Driving While License Suspended)
  • Fleeing and Eluding (Aggravated)
  • Fraud
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Identity Theft
  • Embezzlement
  • Weapons Violations
  • Carrying a Concealed Firearm
  • Discharging a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (CCF)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Forgery
  • All Violations of Probation
  • All Violations of Community Control
  • Early Terminations of Probation/Community Control
  • Modifications of Probation/Community Control
  • Records Sealing and Expunging
  • Bond Hearings/Reductions