Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
crininal law
what is the punishment for a felony
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Re: crininal law
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 Florida State Prison (as opposed to county jail). There are three main classifications of felony charges:
Third Degree Felony
Five (5) years Florida State Prison
Second Degree Felony Fifteen (15) years Florida State Prison
First Degree Felony Thirty (30) years Florida State Prison
In Felony cases, the Court will use a "score sheet" which will determine the type of sentence of received. The "score sheet" is a function of the nature of the pending charge and an individual's criminal history.
If you are looking for a Fort Lauderdale Felony Defense Attorney for any serious criminal allegation, please contact us immediately for your free consultation. www.leifertlaw.com
Brian S. Leifert, Esq.
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