Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Sentencing terms

The statutes do lay out all sentencing issues. However it is a complicated equation that only an experienced criminallawyer can interpret.

Re: Sentencing terms

Florida's sentencing statutes are VERY complex and complicated. First, the maximum amount of time for which one can be incarcerated depends on the degree of the crime. A third degree felony is five years, a second is 15, and a first is 30. Then there are capital felonies which are punishable by up to life, and in Florida life means life. There is no parole anymore. However, these maximums can be adjusted upwards, or become mandatory minimum sentences depending on the number of priors, when they were committed, and a variety of other factors which can result in the offender being subject to one of the many career criminal classifications - habitual offender, habitual violent offender, prison releasee reoffender, etc.

In short, there is no easy answer to your question. It depends on the unique individual circumstances. I would be happy to discuss it with you in greater length if you would like. Feel free to call or e-mail me at your convenience.