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CRIMINAL LAW


The attorney's at Harbsmeier DeZayas, LLP, have a clear understanding of how the state and federal criminal process works, the potential sentence you could be facing, and how to address investigations or formal charges early on in the process.  The attorneys at Harbsmeier DeZayas, LLP, defend all types of crimes including misdemeanorsfelonies and federal crimes.
 

Misdemeanors: Misdemeanors are crimes generally punishable by less than one year's imprisonment. You have the right to a jury trial when charged with a misdemeanor if the crime is considered serious enough to warrant a jury trial. In Florida, if the prosecutor's office waives jail time, then you typically no longer have the right to a jury trial.

List of Misdemeanors: 

  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
  • Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
  • Battery
  • Assault
  • Domestic Violence
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Indecent Exposure
  • Lewd & Lascivious
  • Petit Theft
  • Criminal Mischief
  • Miscellaneous County Ordinances
  • Possession of False Identification
  • Possession of Cannabis
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Felonies: Felonies are crimes generally punishable by more than one year's imprisonment. You have the right to a jury trial when charged with a felony crime.

List of Felony Crimes: 

  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Aggravated Battery
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Sexual Battery
  • Robbery
  • Armed Robbery
  • Theft
  • Arson
  • Burglary
  • Armed Burglary
  • Burglary with Assault or Battery
  • Kidnapping
  • Lewd and Lacivious Assault on a Minor
  • Sexual Battery on a Minor
  • Possession of Drugs
  • Trafficking in Drugs
  • RICO (Racketeering)
  • Medicaid Fraud
  • Mortgage Fraud
  • Fraud
  • Conspiracy
  • Attempted Crimes
  • Habitual Traffic Offender Crimes

Federal Crimes: Federal Crimes consist of both Felonies and Misdemeanors. The distinction between State and Federal crimes is the fact that the United States Government prosecutes these crimes rather then a State Attorney's Office. The Office of the United States Attorney prosecutes these crimes. As with felonies and misdemeanors in State Court the distinction arises from the level of time in jail that a particular crime carries.

List of Federal Crimes: 

  • Money Laundering
  • Conspiracy to commit money laundering
  • Conspiracy to commit Fraud
  • Medicare Fraud
  • Mail Fraud
  • Mortgage Fraud
  • Counterfeiting Securities
  • Manufacturing Drugs
  • Importation of Drugs
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs
  • Trafficking in Drugs
  • Conspiracy to commit all above drug charges
  • RICO (Racketeering)

Criminal charges can be confusing and intimidating. It is important to remember that you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The attorneys at Harbsmeier DeZayas, LLP, can and will protect and maintain your rights.  Your initial consultation is free.