Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

The owner can't press felony charges. The owner can sue your son. Or maybe you meant the state is proceeding with or without the owner's consent. My point is, that the state is the only one who can "press" felony charges. I can't tell you what he is facing without knowing the exact three charges he faces. You should call an attorney in your area that knows the judges and prosecutors and they may be able to give you a better idea of what sentence he is facing, assuming the state has picked up the charges.

Hello,

Depending on his history, value of the damages, and other relevant factors, he could be anything between probation and a possible program where he could be sent away - if he is found guilty . If this is a first time offense, it is likely that he will just get probation. However, it is important to try to avoid having a felony record, which could potentially affect him for the rest of his life when he applies for jobs, schools, military etc.

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I agree with most of what is said in the two answers. Mainly, it is only the State of Florida that can bring criminal charges...if they can prove their case. If he has no prior record and noone was hurt, the sentence could be minimal. If my office can be of assistance in No. Fla. please give us a call. Good luck. Tom Rosenblum