Reduction of Felonies to Misdemeanors

When prosecutors file charges, they sometimes have a choice about whether to charge a crime as a felony or a misdemeanor. These "wobbler" crimes are frequently chargeable as the basic crime or as an aggravated or felony version. Crimes where this is possible include:

The difference is more than just cosmetic. Felony charges mean time in state prison -- not county jail -- and carry longer sentences. They also mean that Florida's three-strikes law could take effect, which substantially increases prison time after any prior felony conviction. After release from prison, you may find that employers can and do discriminate against people with a felony criminal record, making it difficult to support yourself. You could also lose your right to own or use a gun, which can change your life and take away a career in security or law enforcement. And depending on the conviction, people convicted of a felony may also have their rights to vote revoked, although they may petition for a restoration of their civil rights. A good Miami-Dade felony reduction defense lawyer can make the difference between facing these penalties and living your life without being haunted by your past.

At Balliro Seltzer, reducing the seriousness of the charges against our clients is one of our top priorities. After taking each case, we start by scrutinizing it closely to see if the evidence supports the charges prosecutors have filed. If it does not, we will negotiate aggressively with prosecutors to reduce those charges. Remember, to convict you, prosecutors have to prove their cases beyond a reasonable doubt. If the evidence shows that they cannot, our Miami-Dade felony reduction attorneys are in a strong position to demand dropped or reduced charges that better fit the facts, which minimizes the effect the charge has on your freedom and your future.

Formed by a group of former public defenders and prosecutors, Balliro Seltzer  has years of experience defending Floridians accused of serious crimes. Though we are not averse to bargaining when the facts demand it, we will never allow our clients to plead guilty unless we believe that's truly in their best interests. Our Fort Lauderdale felony reduction criminal defense lawyers have taken literally hundreds of cases to trial in Florida, and we are happy to do it again if that's what it takes to protect our clients' rights. Thanks to our long experience in Florida criminal law, we also understand that clients face legal trouble at all times of the day and week, so that's when we're available -- anytime. You can reach our Sarasota felony reduction criminal defense attorneys 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Balliro Seltzer offers free, confidential consultations to all potential clients. If you or someone you love is facing a felony charge and you need advice from an experienced West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyer, you should contact us online today or call us toll-free at 1-866-ARRESTED from anywhere within Florida.