Blog Posts in April, 2019

Can a Felony Charge Be Reduced to a Misdemeanor?

In Florida, offenses can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Felony offenses are the more severe of the two, resulting in greater penalties. For example, a third-degree felony (the lowest of the three felony degrees in the state) could result in a prison sentence of up to 5 years and a fine of up to $5,000. In contrast, a first-degree misdemeanor (the higher of the two misdemeanor ...