A felony is a criminal offense which is
punishable by a fine, probation, and / or jail, but involves more
serious offenses than misdemeanors.
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3rd degree felony: punishable by up to a $5,000 fine, five (5) years probation, five
(5) years jail.
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2nd degree felony: punishable by up
to a $10,000 fine, fifteen (15) years probation, fifteen (15) years
jail.
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1st degree felony: punishable by up to $10,000
fine, thirty (30) years probation, thirty (30) years jail.
Some
felonies have minimum required jail sentences upon conviction.
There are also criminal offenses punishable by life imprisonment (a
life felony) and others punishable by life imprisonment or death
(a capital felony).
A felony conviction could have a
serious impact upon your life. From the loss of your
civil rights, which include your right to vote, your ability to sit on a
jury, and your right to own, use, or possess a firearm. A felony
drug charge that results in conviction may also result in an immediate
two-year suspension of your privilege to drive.
Convicted felons
are often prohibited from employment in occupations involving the
handling of money or valuables. A felony conviction
can also be a significant stumbling block if you later decide to pursue
a professional discipline field of employment, such as medicine, nursing, teaching, real
estate, financial services, or practicing law. If
you are already licensed in a particular discipline profession, a
felony
conviction could result in a review of your "character and
fitness", jeopardizing your ability to continue to work in that
field.
For these reasons, it is extremely
important to retain the services of a qualified Felony
Criminal Defense Attorney to
represent your legal interests as soon as possible if charged with a
felony crime.
At The Law Offices of
Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A., we vigorously represent the rights of individuals
charged with Felony Crimes and other
types of Criminal Defense Cases.
Contact Attorney Jeffrey A. Herzog today
Toll Free at: (866) 789-4002
to
schedule a confidential
consultation regarding your legal
matter.
Palm Harbor
Felony Criminal Defense Attorney - Lawyer providing professional
Felony Criminal Defense Legal Services in
Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg and throughout
the Southwest Florida area.
