A felony charge puts your freedom, your record, and rights you may never fully get back on the line, which is why an Orlando felony lawyer should be involved from the earliest possible moment.
We defend people charged with felonies in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties from our Orlando office, building a defense while the evidence is fresh and every option is still open. The sooner we are involved, the more we can do.
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Why Is a Felony Charge So Much More Serious Than a Misdemeanor?
A felony carries the possibility of state prison time exceeding one year, and a conviction follows you permanently in ways a misdemeanor does not. The consequences reach past sentencing into rights and opportunities that are difficult or impossible to restore.
A felony conviction in Florida can strip your right to vote until rights restoration, permanently bar you from owning a firearm, end professional licenses, and disqualify you from many jobs and housing options. Because the stakes are this high, the defense has to be built carefully and early.
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What Are the Degrees of Felony in Florida?
Florida classifies felonies by degree, and each degree carries a different maximum sentence. Where a charge falls determines the exposure, but the actual outcome depends on the defense and the sentencing analysis.
| Felony Degree | Maximum Prison | Maximum Fine | Examples |
| Third-degree | Up to 5 years | Up to $5,000 | Drug possession, grand theft (lower value), certain gun charges |
| Second-degree | Up to 15 years | Up to $10,000 | Aggravated battery, burglary of a dwelling |
| First-degree | Up to 30 years | Up to $10,000 | Armed burglary, some trafficking offenses |
| Life felony | Up to life | Up to $15,000 | Certain violent and sexual offenses |
| Capital felony | Life or death penalty | N/A | First-degree murder |
Enhancements, prior convictions, and aggravating factors can push penalties higher. We analyze exactly what you are exposed to before building the defense.
How Is a Felony Sentence Actually Calculated in Florida?
Florida uses the Criminal Punishment Code, which applies a scoresheet to determine the lowest permissible sentence. Points are assigned for the current offense, any prior record, victim injury, and other factors, and the total sets a minimum sentence range.
This scoresheet matters enormously, because reducing the points, through a charge reduction, a challenge to prior-record scoring, or negotiation, can move a case below the threshold that requires prison. We prepare the scoresheet analysis in every felony case, since it is often where sentencing outcomes are won.
The Florida Department of Corrections publishes information on sentencing and the scoresheet system at fdc.myflorida.com, which reflects how seriously the state treats felony sentencing.
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Can a Felony Be Reduced or Dismissed in Orange County?
Sometimes, yes. Depending on the charge, the evidence, and your record, a felony may be reduced to a lesser felony or a misdemeanor, dismissed on legal grounds, or resolved through a program that avoids a conviction.
Common paths include challenging how evidence was obtained, negotiating a reduction with the State Attorney’s Office, and pursuing diversion for eligible offenses. Florida law excludes forcible felonies from diversion, but many non-violent felonies remain candidates. We assess which path is realistic based on the specific facts.
What Rights Do You Lose With a Felony Conviction?
A felony conviction in Florida carries consequences that continue long after any sentence is served. These are not temporary penalties; several are permanent unless formally restored.
A convicted felon in Florida can lose the right to vote until rights are restored, the right to possess a firearm, eligibility for many professional licenses, and access to certain jobs, housing, and student aid. For non-citizens, a felony conviction can also trigger deportation or bar future immigration relief. Avoiding the conviction, not just minimizing the sentence, is often the most important goal.
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Who Handles Felony Defense at Our Orlando Office
Emma Boggs is a criminal defense attorney at Bogin Munns & Munns who represents clients in Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont, and throughout Central Florida. Her practice focuses on criminal defense, including felony charges, misdemeanors, and traffic-related offenses.
She began her career as an Assistant Public Defender in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, where she represented clients in Orange and Osceola Counties and handled hundreds of criminal cases, developing a strong foundation in courtroom advocacy, plea negotiation, and trial strategy. She earned her Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law in 2023 and served on active military duty before law school.
Our Orlando office is at 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000. Consultations are free and confidential.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Case results depend on individual facts and circumstances.
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A felony charge is not something to face alone or to wait on. The decisions made in the first days after an arrest often shape everything that follows, and the right defense begins with getting an attorney involved immediately.
We defend felony charges in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties and throughout Central Florida from our office at 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000.
Bogin Munns & Munns also handles misdemeanor defense, DUI, drug charges, gun crimes, theft defense, and more from 11 offices across the region.
Call 407-578-9696 or contact our Orlando office online for a free felony defense consultation.
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