Fort Lauderdale Misdemeanor Crime Lawyer

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Many people mistakenly believe that being convicted of a misdemeanor is no big deal — it is. They confuse the charge with that of a simple infraction of the law, such as a speeding ticket going a few miles per hour over the speed limit, but it is not that and it is more serious. A misdemeanor is a crime that can land you in jail for up to a year and thereby uproot your entire life. A felony can land you in prison for beyond a year and could literally be your entire life in prison or death depending upon the category of the felony charge. Read below to find out more on the classifications.

Our Fort Lauderdale misdemeanor defense lawyer urges you not to face these types of charges without caring, competent and confident legal guidance and support. At Wichman Law Firm, we provide just that, in vigorous and effective criminal defense representation throughout South Florida and help with felony criminal defense in Broward County as well. We work to help you avoid prison, avoid a criminal conviction, and get your life back on track. Contact us now for a free consultation at (954) 373-1529.

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What is a Misdemeanor in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

A misdemeanor is the name for a class of crimes that are lower than that of a felony, but more than just an infraction of the law, such as a not using a turn signal while driving. Misdemeanors can cost you up to a year of your life in jail and continue to follow and haunt you well into the future as they are found by anyone doing a background check on you, and can prevent you from opportunities that may have otherwise been available to you had you not had a misdemeanor crime conviction on your background check. Under Florida state law, there are two categories of misdemeanor criminal offenses:

  1. First Degree Misdemeanor – these are the most serious of misdemeanors and are punishable by up to one year in jail in Broward County and fines up to one thousand dollars.
  2. Second Degree Misdemeanor – these are lesser misdemeanors of the two and can result in jail of up to 60 days (2 months) in Broward County Jail and fines of up to five hundred dollars.

What is a Felony in Broward County, FL?

If one is charged with a felony in Broward County, Florida, the felony would be that of State of Florida law, or the United States law if a federal crime case. If under the State of Florida law, such as a charge at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, it would be a crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary where the sentence terms exceeds 1 year. That said, a felony in Florida is a crime that is punished if convicted as at minimum one year and up to life in prison, or death. Florida has five different levels of felonies for crimes committed in the State, which are:

  1. Felony in the Third Degree – this is a crime punishable from 1 to 5 years, and a fine of up to $5,000, as well as any dollar amount additional in restitution to the victim to make them whole.
  2. Felony in the Second Degree – this is a crime punishable from 1 to 15 years, and a fine of up to $10,000, along with any restitution additional.
  3. Felony in the Third Degree – this is a crime punishable from 1 to 30 years, and fine of up to $10,000, as well as any restitution to the victim additional.
  4. Life Felony – this is crime that is punishable by 40 years to life in prison, and a fine of up to $15,000, as well as restitution to the victims if applicable and ordered by the court.
  5. Capital Felony – this is a crime that is punishable by death or life in prison without the possibility of parole in a state prison, as well as restitution that is ordered by the court for the victim.

*Drug Offenses – crimes of the drug trafficking nature have special rules that differ some in which felonies for trafficking certain controlled substances can have mandatory minimum sentences to ensure lengthy prison time, and fines of up to $500,000.

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Common Misdemeanor Charges and Felony Charges We Help With in Fort Lauderdale

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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Misdemeanor in Fort Lauderdale?

Because a misdemeanor conviction can put you into jail for up to a year, and go on your criminal record that could follow you around for the rest of your life for things such as employment, home rental or ownership, and increase any further criminal punishment should you be unfortunate enough to have another run in with the law for a criminal case, yes it would be better for you to have a criminal defense attorney then try to go it alone. An experienced and competent attorney can help you to avoid costly mistakes at trial that could make your evidence or witness testimony not admissible, possibly leading you to a conviction that may not have occurred if you hired an experienced misdemeanor defense lawyer in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Attorney Wichman can help you to be well prepared for your court appearance so you do not upset the judge or say something that goes against your interest unknowingly, advise you on the best defense strategies, and work tirelessly to mitigate the potential penalties you face, thereby increasing the likelihood of a favorable outcome in your case. We offer free consultations for misdemeanor crimes in Fort Lauderdale so give us a call at (954) 373-1529 to see how we can help in your criminal defense case.

Do You Need a Defense Attorney for a Felony in Broward County?

Just as stated above in the response to whether you need a lawyer for misdemeanor criminal charge, you most certainly will want one for a felony criminal charge, as felonies carry significantly more punishment and have lifelong loss of rights after any prison sentence that you will want to avoid if possible. Hiring a competent, caring, and zealous felony crime defense lawyer will help you to achieve the possible outcome in your case to keep you out of prison and keep you from having the stigma of being a convicted “felon” and all the loss of rights that also come with it, such as no longer able to vote in elections and participate in the community after release from prison. Give our Broward County felony criminal lawyer a call to see how we can help today for your case in the Broward County Courts. Free and confidential consultations for cases in Fort Lauderdale and South Florida (954) 373-1529.

Avoid Jail! Get an Immediate Response! Contact Wichman Law Firm Now if Facing Misdemeanor Charges in Fort Lauderdale or Felony Charges in Broward County to Learn How We Can Help

Our Broward County criminal defense attorney fights to win. We have over 15 years of experience representing hundreds of individuals just like you with various misdemeanor and felony charges, and have done so in courtrooms across the country in federal and state courts. We can help you as well with your misdemeanor or felony criminal charge in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas of South Florida. Give us a call so that you can benefit from our quality, competence and zealous advocacy in the Broward County Courts.

If you or a loved one is dealing with misdemeanor charges, or felony charges, you have more options to resolve the case and / or make it go more in your favor then you think. Call (954) 373-1529 for misdemeanor attorney in Fort Lauderdale and a felony defense lawyer in Broward County who will fight for the results you need.

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