Felony Criminal Defense In Tampa And Tallahassee
All criminal charges are serious, but a felony charge is the most serious type of criminal charge. Felonies are defined by their serious nature, and they are accompanied by at least one year of mandatory prison time, as well as a lifetime of reputation damage, making it difficult to secure work and housing and making it illegal to own a gun if you are convicted. If you have been charged with a felony crime, you are in the fight of your life. Make sure you work with a lawyer who understands the stakes and who knows how to defend you successfully.
At Rashad Green Firm, you will find an attorney who has experience as a prosecutor and in defense work. He knows how the other side approaches these cases, so he has an advantage in every felony case he takes on. Serving clients in Tampa and Tallahassee, Florida, Mr. Green provides exceptional legal service and aggressive defense.
Types Of Felonies
In Florida, felonies are classified by degree of their seriousness, based on the maximum potential penalty for a guilty conviction:
- Class 3 felonies: Punishable by up to five years imprisonment and $5,000 in fines
- Class 2 felonies: Punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment and $10,000 in fines
- Class 1 felonies: Punishable by up to 30 years imprisonment and $10,000 in fines
- Life felony: Punishable by up to 40 years imprisonment and $15,000 in fines
- Capital felony: Punishable by death penalty or life imprisonment without parole
Obviously, felonies are very serious and come with harsh penalties for convictions. Attorney Rashad Green represents clients in felony cases involving felony DUI charges, aggravated assault charges, felony drug crime charges and more. If you need strong defense against felony charges in Florida, work with an attorney who knows how to fight for you and can help you avoid prison.
Contact The Firm Today
Time is of the essence. Call attorney Rashad Green at his Tampa office by dialing 813-640-4000 or 850-357-8315 to reach his Tallahassee office. Alternatively, you can fill out the online contact form today to schedule a consultation.