Fort Lauderdale Felonies Lawyer Are you under investigation or have you been taken into custody for a suspected felony offense? You may be wondering what your next course of action should be. You may worry that your future will involve years of incarceration, or worse, a lifetime sentence.
Felony crimes in Florida include grand theft, assault & battery,
sex crimes , hit & run, manslaughter, and murder, to name a few. Under Florida law, a felony is officially defined according to the potential sentence, which begins with five years in a state prison facility.
Felonies are classified under five categories: capital, life, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree felonies. A capital felony relates to the most serious criminal offenses, such as murder, and carries a sentence of life in prison or the death penalty. A life felony is a serious criminal conviction as well, but is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000 and anywhere from 40 years in prison to a full life sentence. In the case of a 1st degree felony, convictions for crimes such as drug trafficking carries a maximum fine of $10,000 or up to 30 years in prison. 2nd degree felonies, such as aggravated battery, are punishable by 15 years in prison or a $10,000 fine. Finally, a third degree felony conviction is related to crimes such as drug possession, carrying a controlled substance or burglary. Fines may be up to $5,000 and the convicted individual may be incarcerated for up to five years.
A felony conviction prevents you from finding housing, obtaining a job, making and keeping business relationships, and permanently tarnishes your reputation. Likewise, your freedom will be taken away as you serve time in prison, and this continues upon release as you will be hindered in certain situations or social settings.
If you are under investigation or you have been detained as a suspect in a felony offense case in Florida, contact a skilled, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney immediately. Your rights, your freedom, and your life could very well be at stake!
Barry Butin is a reputable criminal defense attorney in the Fort Lauderdale area.
The Law Office of Barry Butin has more than 23 years of experience in defending felony offenses and charges in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and surrounding areas. Serving as a former public defender, he now dedicates himself to defending the rights and freedoms of individuals accused of criminal activity. His diverse background and specialization in criminal law enables
Mr. Butin to find success in cases where other less experienced defense lawyers would fail.