Public scrutiny of domestic violence has motivated prosecutors to relentlessly pursue any possible allegation of domestic violence, even when very little evidence supports the accusations.
How a lawyer will defend you against charges of domestic violence
Before exploring any type of plea deal, a Polk County criminal defense attorney will go over your charges and help you work through your case.
These serious accusations can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, with the latter being the most serious. As soon as you are accused of any of these crimes, contact a Lakeland traffic defense lawyer right away to learn about your rights and options.
Depending on the nature of the crime, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony. There are various types of criminal battery in Florida:
Intentionally striking or touching a person against their will or intentionally causing harm to another person.
Fighting in which evidence suggests a person was not engaging in lawful self defense or the defense of others.
Intentionally causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement, or using a deadly weapon to commit aggravated battery.
An expert criminal theft attorney can help you understand the charges against you. Theft is defined by Florida law as purposely obtaining, using, or attempting to acquire another’s property permanently or temporarily.
Potential outcomes of conviction:
Jail time and fines up to $500.
This is the lowest level theft crime with stolen property being valued at less than $100 and is defined as a second degree misdemeanor.
Potential outcomes of conviction: Imprisonment and fines up to $1,000.
If you’ve been accused of stealing property valued between $100 – $750, it’s punishable as a first degree misdemeanor.
Potential outcomes of conviction: Imprisonment and fines up to $5,000.
A variety of theft offenses can be categorized as grand theft of the third degree (punishable as a third degree felony) and includes:
Potential outcomes of conviction: Longer imprisonment and fines up to $10,000
Considered a second degree felony, this offense is warranted when there is theft of:
Potential outcomes of conviction: Longer imprisonment up to 30 years and fines up to $10,000.
This is the most serious theft charge you could face in Florida and includes theft of:
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