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Florida MISDEMEANOR LAW

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Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney
Florida Misdemeanor Lawyer

In the U.S court system, there are three different forms of offenses, felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions.  Misdemeanors are in the middle in terms of crime severity, with felonies being more serious crimes, and infractions being small violations.  Misdemeanors are those crimes which are punishable by one year or less in prison, fines, community service, and/or probation.  In rare cases, an offender of a misdemeanor may be sentenced to more than a year in prison, especially if the individual is a repeat offender.  However, in general, misdemeanor crimes are not punished with a harsh prison sentence.  Examples of misdemeanor crimes are public intoxication, minor traffic violations, public nuisances, libel, disturbing the peace, petty theft, and drunk driving without the injury of another person. 

Misdemeanor crimes are tried in smaller or lower courts, such as municipal courts, whereas felony crimes are generally heard by higher courts.  In general, misdemeanor crimes and how they are tried and punished is left up to the discretion of the District Attorney.  This means that the District Attorney may choose to punish offenders more strictly or leniently depending on their criminal history, and how likely they are to re-offend.   Furthermore, rehabilitation programs may be recommended for misdemeanor crimes, especially at the juvenile level.  

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If in fact you have been arrested or under investigation for Misdemeanors in Florida, it is significant that you hire an experienced Orlando Misdemeanors criminal defense attorney to represent you. The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. will work relentlessly to mount a successful defense to the charges with which you have been charged. As a former Assistant United States Attorney for nearly 10 years, Our Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyers are well versed in the strategies and tactics of the prosecution and can predict and anticipate the next move and how to aggressively defend Misdemeanors in the state of Florida. We are a strong defender of our clients' consitutional rights and will do everything in our power to protect and defend them. A good lawyer is an aggressive Orlando Misdemeanors criminal defense lawyer who will organize and prepare every aspect of your Misdemeanors case up to and including trial.