Florida Felony Law

10 must-know felony laws for Miami Beach, Miami Dade County, Fort Lauderdale & Miami residents

There are two criminal classifications in Florida: felony and misdemeanor. While misdemeanor crime convictions can vary in severity, a felony conviction is generally punishable by death or more than one year in prison. 

Some important facts about Florida felonies you should be aware of include the following ten felony laws:

• Possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana is a third degree felony
• Possession of any amount of cocaine is a felony
• Carjacking is a first degree felony
• Murder in the first degree is a capital felony. A person can be convicted of first degree murder even though he or she did not actually kill anyone, did not plan to kill anyone, or was not present at the crime scene but was involved in the commission of an enumerated felony that resulted in the death of a person
• A capital felony may be punishable by death
• Drug trafficking is a felony
• Incest is a third degree felony
• Home invasion robbery is a first degree felony
• Aggravated stalking is a third degree felony
• Persons accused of felonies have the right to jury trials

Reach out to Felony Lawyer Brent Horst

Experienced criminal defense you can trust

Brent Horst is a highly regarded Florida criminal defense lawyer. He is also well-known among drug crime attorneys in Florida for his vigorous advocacy on behalf of his clients. If you are seeking a felony lawyer in Miami, or are in need of Fort Lauderdale felony defense, attorney Brent Horst is ready to provide the zealous representation you need.

Florida felony laws are complex and require the services of experienced and reputable criminal lawyers. Brent Horst is a skilled trial attorney with extensive knowledge of Florida state and federal felony laws. He has provided effective representation for all types of Florida felony crimes and cases.  Whether it is a drug crime in Fort Lauderdale, or any type of Miami-Dade County felony crime, he can ardently protect your rights and present the best defense possible to minimize possible fines, penalties, and jail time.

Contact Brent Horst, a Miami felonies lawyer, for the type of representation you need. Do not delay. Speak to a felony lawyer who has the skills needed to represent clients in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Miami Beach felony law trials today.