Tallahassee Felony Crime Defense Attorney - Lawyer

It is important to note that individuals who are convicted of a felony crime, in addition to the fines and penalties which may be awarded, they may also be subjected to hardships such as being prohibited from employment in occupations involving the handling of money or valuables.  A felony conviction may also be a significant stumbling block if you later decide to pursue a professional discipline field of employment, such as medicine, nursing, teaching, real estate, financial services, or practicing law.

If you are already licensed in a particular discipline profession, a felony conviction could result in a review of your "character and fitness", jeopardizing your ability to continue to work in that field.

There are three degrees of a felony charge and corresponding base conviction penalties, which are:

• 3rd degree felony: punishable by up to a $5,000 fine, five (5) years probation, five (5) years prison;

• 2nd degree felony: punishable by up to a $10,000 fine, fifteen (15) years probation, fifteen (15) years prison;

• 1st degree felony: punishable by up to thirty (30) years probation, thirty (30) years prison.

Depending upon the circumstances of your arrest and possibly your prior criminal history, a felony crime conviction may result in:

• Hefty fines;

• Potential jail or prison time;

• Suspension of your driving privileges;

• Attend mandatory anger management classes;

• Having your license revoked;

• Potential vehicle forfeiture;

• Community service;

• Lengthy terms of probation;

• Forfeiture of property or assets;

• Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights.