Felonies

Felony Attorneys in Stuart, FL

Helping Good People Overcome Bad Situations

A felony is the most serious charge a person can get, having the power to permanently change a person’s life, regardless of whether or not they are convicted. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system can be relentless in its pursuit to get suspected felons off the streets and behind bars, and prosecutors will stop at nothing to achieve that outcome.

That’s why you need our powerhouse felony attorneys in Stuart to defend your charges. A former police officer, Attorney Adam Less has the key insights into how the other side of the courtroom operates and can prepare your case accordingly. Your freedom, future, and reputation are of the utmost importance to us, and we will work tirelessly to devise an aggressive defense strategy that can help reduce the impacts of your accusations. Ultimately, our lawyers strive to get your felony charges reduced or dropped entirely. Allow us to advocate for that possibility on your behalf immediately.

Please reach out to ADL Law, P.A. online or by calling (772) 280-5052 to schedule a consultation.

Florida Felony Penalties

A felony offense conviction can take decades away from you, as you may be sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence that robs you of valuable time in society. If you were convicted of a felony sex offense, you will also be required to register in Florida’s Sexual Offenders and Predators Search database, which is open to the public and contains your personal details, including your address. If you are a registered sex offender, you will face limitations to housing, education, jobs, recreational activities, and more. You may also be subject to thousands of dollars in fines that may seem impossible to pay.

In Florida, capital felonies are the most serious, while first-degree felonies are the least serious. Nonetheless, all felonies should not be treated lightly.

The legal consequences of a felony conviction are as follows:

Capital felony: Life in prison or the death penalty
Life felony: 40 years to life in prison and/or $15,000 fines
First-degree felony: 30 years to life in prison and/or $10,000 fines
Second-degree felony: Up to 15 years in prison and/or $10,000 fines
Third-degree felony: Up to 5 years in prison and/or $5,000 fines

Types of Felony Crimes in FL

There are several ways in which a felony crime can be committed in Florida; however, you must be aware that aggravating factors may increase the degree of the felony or even increase a misdemeanor to a felony, which we describe in detail below.

Some examples of felony crimes include, but are not limited to:

Drug trafficking
DUI manslaughter
Kidnapping
Human trafficking
Sexual battery (in certain circumstances)
Aggravated white collar crimes
Homicide
Home-invasion robber with a weapon
Aggravated manslaughter of a child

Aggravating & Mitigating Factors

Your legal penalties may vary depending on whether aggravating or mitigating factors are present. Aggravating factors increase the severity and culpability of an act, while mitigating factors have the opposite effect. Thus, let’s take a look at some examples of both.

Common Aggravating Factors

The crime took place in front of a child
The victim was a child
The offenses involved a weapon or firearm
The defendant has a prior criminal record
The crime was intentional and willful, and/or premeditated
The offense was committed while on bail or probation for another offense

Common Mitigating Factors

The defendant acted under extreme duress or the domination of another
The victim was an initiator, willing participant, aggressor, or provoker of the incident
The defendant was an accomplice to the offense, playing a relatively minor role in the crime
The defendant has a mental disorder or physical disability that is unrelated to substance abuse or addiction
The defendant was too young to understand the repercussions of the offense at the time it occurred

Defend Your Felony Charges Today

There is a high likelihood that prosecutors are building their case against you, so you should begin building your defense strategy as soon as possible. When you hire our Stuart felony attorneys to represent you, we will evaluate every detail of your case, beginning with the investigation, and formulate a solid, compelling case on your behalf. You can rely on our sound legal guidance and effective advocacy to help combat your felony charges.

Schedule your consultation with our Stuart felony attorneys at (772) 280-5052!

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