Miami-Dade County Felony Crimes
Fort Lauderdale felony attorney Brent Horst
Brent Horst is committed to providing the highest caliber legal representation for his clients. His firm is highly regarded among Florida felony attorneys as being a skilled trial firm with proven results in all types of Florida felony crime. Whether it is a drug crime in Fort Lauderdale, or any type of Miami Beach felony crime, he can vigorously protect your rights you and present the best defense possible to minimize possible fines, penalties, and jail time.
FAQs about felony crime
Felony crimes are serious offenses that require representation from experienced attorneys. Fort Lauderdale felony lawyer Brent Horst offers answers to the following frequently asked questions about matters that involve felonies, including drug crimes, in Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach and surrounding areas in Florida:
- What penalties am I facing if I am charged with a felony?
- What are some examples of Florida felony drug crimes?
- Can possession of marijuana be a violation of criminal law that is a felony drug crime?
- How does the Florida criminal punishment code work?
What penalties am I facing if I am charged with a felony?
Penalties for a felony offense can include incarceration, forfeiture of property, license, fines, probation, and parole supervision. Your best bet is to seek out the services of a felony attorney such as Brent Horst to help you.
What are some examples of Florida felony drug crimes?
Some examples of felony drug crimes include the following:
- Drug trafficking, including smuggling or an intent to distribute
- Possession of any amount of cocaine
Can possession of marijuana be a violation of criminal law that is a felony drug crime?
Yes. The offense of possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana is a third degree felony offense punishable by up to five years in prison, five years probation, and a $5,000 fine.
How does the Florida criminal punishment code work?
In Florida's Criminal Punishment Code (CPC), every felony is scored with a specific amount of points based upon a statutory severity ranking. The higher the level a felony is designated, the more points that are assessed for the crime. Crimes such as drug trafficking score highly. If you score more than 44 points, you are subject to a minimum term of imprisonment. A judge has the option to sentence you to prison if your score is less than 44 points.
Contact an experienced felony attorney
Contact Brent Horst, a Fort Lauderdale felony attorney for the type of representation you need if you have been charged felonies. We proudly service clients throughout Florida including Miami Beach, Miami, and Miami-Dade County.
