Felony is a very serious offense in the State Florida, however even a misdemeanor offense on your record can cost you a great job opportunity or an embarrassing mug shot on Google. In Florida a first degree misdemeanor is much more serious than a second degree misdemeanor, and includes crimes such as animal cruelty, highway racing, and drug possession. There are times when you may not think you are committing a crime, but can be charged with it, such as a possession of open container. If you do find yourself in that sticky situation, you need to consult a criminal lawyer as soon as possible. There are acts like loitering or trespassing for which you can be charged with a second degree misdemeanor. Other acts in this category include petit theft, and many criminal traffic offenses.
First degree misdemeanors carry serious punishments of up to 1 year in the Duval county jail and up to $1,000.00 fine. Although a criminal offense that is considered to be a second degree misdemeanor may not seem like a big deal, it will still leave a mark on your record. The cost of having a criminal record, for whatever small reason is heavy. Prospective employers or colleges may not be interested in hiring or admitting you once they learn about your misdemeanor charge on your background check.
The idea of having a Fake ID may sound like fun to youngsters trying to get into bars they’re not allowed to, trying to purchase alcohol due to their age, but the consequences are very serious. If you have a driver’s license or identification card, which is counterfeit, stolen or unlawfully issued, you can get into serious trouble if you’re caught. Though it may seem like a minor crime, possessing and using a Fake ID in Florida is crime and is considered to be a 3rd degree felony! So, a charge of Possession of Fake ID is punishable by up to $5,000 fine and up to 5 years prison. As mentioned earlier, this can have terrible consequences for your future as an employee or a student.
Call us at 904-619-2510 at the Mesic Law Office and get FREE consultation for any misdemeanor charges pending against you. Our goal is to mount an aggressive defense, even if it is only a second degree misdemeanor, because we know, your future is at stake.
First degree misdemeanors carry serious punishments of up to 1 year in the Duval county jail and up to $1,000.00 fine. Although a criminal offense that is considered to be a second degree misdemeanor may not seem like a big deal, it will still leave a mark on your record. The cost of having a criminal record, for whatever small reason is heavy. Prospective employers or colleges may not be interested in hiring or admitting you once they learn about your misdemeanor charge on your background check.
Call us at 904-619-2510 at the Mesic Law Office and get FREE consultation for any misdemeanor charges pending against you. Our goal is to mount an aggressive defense, even if it is only a second degree misdemeanor, because we know, your future is at stake.
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