Misdemeanors

Out the two main classifications of crimes in Florida, (misdemeanors and felonies), misdemeanors are the less serious of the two. A Misdemeanor is any offense where the Court may sentence an individual to county jail for up to one year instead of state prison.

There are two degrees of misdemeanors: first and second. A second degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to 60 days in the county jail. A first degree misdemeanor is punishably by up to 364 days in the county jail.

A great number of cases may be eligible for diversionary programs such as the Misdemeanor Diversion Program 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 the charges. Other alternatives may include the payment of miminal court costs or probation. We will always seek to avoid a conviction being placed on our client's record (referred to as a "withholding of adjudication") and look for ways to preserve the possibility of a records expungement or sealing.

In a large number of misdemeanor cases, we will be able to attend Court for you without you having to appear.

  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
  • Drug Possession
  • Possession Cannabis
  • Petit Theft
  • Shoplifting
  • Assault
  • Battery
  • Domestic Violence
  • Violation of Restraining Orders
  • Solicitation for Prostitution
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Trespass
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Disorderly Intoxication
  • Bad Checks
  • Juvenile
  • Violations of Probation
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon
  • Criminal Mischief