Have You Been Charged With A Major Crime?

The law penalizes a wide variety of behavior with jail terms, fines, community service and more. Major crime cases include sexual assault, robbery, arson, assault, identity theft and burglary. They are often categorized as felonies, which are the most serious type of offense.

Felony Charges

There are five degrees of felony offenses in Florida:

Capital felony — This type of felony is punishable by either life in prison or the death penalty. Examples of capital felony include first-degree murder.

Life felony — This crime is punished by 40 years to life in prison. It can include a range of serious crimes, including murder and rape.

Felony in the first degree — A first-degree felony can result in a jail term of up to 30 years. It includes crimes like drug trafficking and burglary.

Felony in the second degree — These crimes are punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Second-degree felonies include crimes such as aggravated battery and robbery.

Felony in the third degree — The least serious of the felony charges, third-degree felonies are still punishable by up to five years in prison. Examples of third-degree felonies include aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.

Tough, Dedicated Defense

If you’ve been charged with a major crime, you need a criminal defense attorney who knows the law and will aggressively fight for your freedom.

For every case Norris Law takes, we offer meticulous preparation and strategy to resolve it with a favorable outcome. We’ll assess your details and determine if there are any possible defenses that could lead to a reduction or dismissal of the charges against you.

From jury selection to the closing argument, we have the experience and determination to help you move on from a sticky circumstance.

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Accused of a major crime? Assault, burglary, robbery, arson and sexual assault all have serious penalties. Ensure you have our Tallahassee criminal defense lawyer working on your behalf. Get answers with a FREE consultation to discuss your charges and possible options. Call 850-629-0044 or contact us online.