Criminal Penalties for Jacksonville, Florida Criminal Offenses

Duval is a large county, one of the largest for that matter, and with a large population size come an increase of Criminal activity. This does not mean Jacksonville and the surrounding areas are bad areas, its just the large population gives way to more criminal activity than a county with less of a population size. As a Jacksonville Criminal Attorney I am constantly asked one question, What kind of penality/jailtime am I looking at? I hate to say the cliché Attorney, but it really does all depend upon your specific case and circumstances surrounding your criminal offense. However, with that being said, here are the statutorily defined penalties for both Misdemeanors and Felonies in Florida.

2nd Degree Misdemeanor
An offense listed as a 2nd degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and/or fines not to exceed $500.

1st Degree Misdemeanor
An offense listed as a 1st degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or fines not to exceed $1,000.

3rd Degree Felony
An offense listed as a 3rd degree felony is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or fines not to exceed $5,000.

2nd Degree Felony
An offense listed as a 2nd degree felony is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and/or fines not to exceed $10,000.

1st Degree Felony
An offense listed as a 1st degree felony is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and/or fines not to exceed $10,000.

As previously mentioned, these are just the statutorily defined penalties. It does not mean your penalty will exactly match was has been listed. Furthermore, with the advice and representation of a Jacksonville Criminal Attorney, I can negotiate with the State for the best possible outcome in your case. So, if you are facing a Jacksonville Criminal Offense, do not delay, contact a Jacksonville Criminal Attorney today.