A felony is a crime of a graver or more serious nature than those designated as misdemeanors. The State criminal code defines a felony as “any criminal offense that is punishable under the laws of this state, or that would be punishable if committed in this state, by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary. ‘State penitentiary’ shall include state correctional facilities. A person shall be imprisoned in the state penitentiary for each sentence which, except an extended term, exceeds 1 year.” In Florida, felonies have various degrees, with varying sentences and fines for each class.
| Classification of Felony |
Maximum Sentence |
Maximum Fine |
| Capital felony |
Death | |
| Life felony |
40 years to life |
$15,000.00 |
| Felony of the first degree |
30 years |
$10,000.00 |
| Felony of the second degree |
15 years |
$10,000.00 |
| Felony of the third degree |
5 years |
$ 5,000.00 |
The law firm of Jorge Luis Colón, P.A. represents clients charged with felonies. If you have been charged with a felony, you need to obtain legal representation.
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