Florida’s Three Strikes Law
In the past twenty years, a number of states, including Florida, have moved to impose harsher criminal penalties for individuals who are convicted of a third felony or who are charged with crimes that involve certain additional circumstances such as the use of a gun. Unfortunately, if you are facing new charges after previous felony convictions, the judicial deck is heavily stacked against you. This makes it critical that you obtain skilled and experienced legal representation if you are at risk of receiving mandatorily strict sentencing. Your freedom is not something with which you can take a chance.
The Boca Raton criminal defense lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., will work with you to build a strong case. Even as a repeat offender, you are guaranteed the right to competent legal counsel, and we are committed to protecting your legal rights. Contact us at 561-353-2800 to speak with an attorney about your case.
Features of the Three Strikes Law
It can be difficult to understand the severity of the challenge that you are faced with because it is not always easy to uncover the specific provisions of the law. A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney can help to fully explain the situation to you in terms that can help you to clearly grasp the gravity of the matter. Some features of the three strikes law in Florida are:
- A third felony conviction must be punished by the maximum sentence without any flexibility or acknowledgment of extenuating circumstances
- Aggravated assault or battery of elderly persons is met with a three year minimum sentence
- Assault and battery of a police officer are punishable by three and five year minimum sentences, respectively
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Your rights are important to us, and it is urgent that you mount a strong defense if you are up against a third strike. Contact the Boca Raton criminal lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 561-353-2800.
