Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

My friend was arrested last month in Florida. Here are the charges I�m trying to get an idea how much time he will spend in jail.

First off he just got out of jail in Michigan for a sex offence and spent 20 years in prison. He was released but was on a tether. After 6 weeks he cut the electronic devise off and fled. We did not hear from him till last week when we got a letter stating he was in jail in Florida. I called and got the charges on him.

1. Petty theft of $100.00 or less

2. Giving officers a false name.

3. Aggraded assault on a law officer

4. Aggraded assault on a law officer again

5. Aggraded assault with intent to commit bodily harm with a deadly weapon

6. Fugitive from Michigan

He pleads not guilty yesterday at his arraignment. He has a public defendant

Can you give me a ball park of what time will be served if found guilty?

Thanks


Asked on 11/05/10, 4:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

While no one can answer exactly what he'll get, I can give you an idea of what he faces. A year each on the first two chargs. 15 years each on the next three charges. On the fugitive charge, it will be up to Michigan so only a Michigan attorney can answer that. Very rough guess would be anywhere from 5 to 50 years. Goes without saying he needs an attorney immediately.

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Answered on 11/11/10, 6:06 am


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