Lakeland and Polk County Felony Criminal Defense Attorney

A Felony is a crime that is punishable by more than a year in prison. Felony cases are heard in circuit court. A felony is a serious charge, being accused of a felony can be a frightening and stressful experience. You could end up incarcerated in jail or a convicted felon. You also stand to lose valuable civil rights such as the right to carry a firearm, weapon, or your right to vote. I have the criminal defense experience to help guide you through the process and stand up for your rights so you get the best results. Do not let a Felony charge cause problems with your job, reputation, professional license, or future employment opportunities. Call me, an experienced criminal defense attorney. You also need to know what you score out to on Florida Criminal Punishment Code Scoresheet, pursuant to the Florida Felony Offense Severity Ranking Chart.

I handle all Felony cases including:

• All Drug Charges (methamphteamine, cocaine, marijuana, Xanax, Oxycodone, etc.) If Adjudicated Guilty of this offense you will lose your driver’s license for 2 years – call me, an experienced criminal defense attorney, so you don’t lose your license.
• Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (can not seal)
• 10/20/LIFE Cases
• Sale of a Controlled Substance (Drugs)
• Possession with Intent to Sell Drugs
• Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer
• Aggravated Fleeing to Elude
• Grand Theft
• Dealing in Stolen Property
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Robbery by Sudden Snatching
• Aggravated Battery
• Aggravated Assault
• Felony Domestic Violence (Aggravated, Strangulation, etc.)
• Felony DUI (DWI) Driving Under the Influence
• Sexual Battery – Rape
• Sex Crimes
• Possession of Child Pornography
• Kidnapping
• Child Abuse – Child Neglect
• Felony DUI (DWI) Driving Under the Influence
• Resisting Arrest With Violence (RAWV)
• Violations of Probation
• Armed Trespassing
• Home Invasion
• Murder – Manslaughter
• Vehicular Homicide
• Weapon and Firearm Charges
• Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer (Batt LEO)
• Grand Theft Motor Vehicle (Grand Theft Auto)
• Failure to Register Career Criminal
• Failure to Register as Sex Offender
• White Collar Crimes
• Scheme to Defraud
• False Verification to a Pawnbroker
• Contracting Without A License
• Tampering with Evidence
• Tamper with a Witness
• Trespass on a Construction Site or Agriculture Land
• Failure to Redeliver Hired or Leased Property
• Obtain Controlled Substance by Fraud
• Throwing/Shooting a Deadly Missile
• Carrying Concealed Firearm
• Felony Violation of Probation
• Discharge Firearm from a Vehicle

Felony charges can be complicated and confusing. The most common question people ask is “Am I going to prison? How much time am I facing?” The answer to those questions depends on your charge, the facts of your case, your prior record, and how many points you score under the Florida Sentencing Guidelines. Each felony charge in Florida is ranked from Level 1 through Level 10. The more serious the charge, the higher the level, and more points you are assessed. You also receive points for Victim Injury, Sexual Contact, your prior record, and a number of other factors. If you score more than 44 points once the Scoresheet is completed, you will be scoring prison time under the Florida Sentencing Guidelines. This does not necessarily mean that you will be sentenced to prison time. Call and set your free office appointment in my Lakeland or Tampa, Florida office so we can review your Florida Criminal Punishment Scoresheet (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3) explain the legal issues in your case, your potential defenses, strategy, and your legal options under the criminal justice system.

I take all my client’s cases seriously no matter the charge. Let me put my experience to work for you in court. I will aggressive litigate your case, file all the appropriate motions you are entitled to under the United States and Florida Constitution, whether it is a Motion to Suppress or a Motion to Dismiss. If necessary, I am ready to litigate your case, stand up for you at trial, and defend you zealously in court.

Each case is different and unique based upon the individual facts of your case. Call now to set up your free consultation so I can answer any questions you may have regarding your criminal case.

PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS…CALL AND SET YOUR FREE CONSULTATION WITH AN EXPERIENCED LAKELAND/TAMPA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY!

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