When do you get a felony arrest warrant?
When do you get a felony arrest warrant?
Felony arrest warrants are issued in response to a crime. The alleged crime must be listed on the felony arrest warrant. The arrest warrant also must state that the person is being accused of this offense. In addition to the alleged crime, the felony arrest warrant must also list the laws state, showing why the named offense is illegal.
Can a misdemeanor be charged as a felony?
To answer your question, yes, a misdemeanor can be charged as a felony if that crime for which you have been arrested is a wobbler. Whether or not a wobbler is charged as a misdemeanor or felony depends on a large number of factors including, but not limited to, the type of crime, the facts of the case,…
When can a police officer make an arrest?
Yes. If a police officer has probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed, the officer can make an arrest even if the crime is a very minor one that is punishable only by a small fine ( Atwater v. Lago Vista, U.S. Sup. Ct. 2001). As a practical matter, police officers rarely make arrests in these situations.
Can a misdemeanor be changed to a felony in Florida?
When a Misdemeanor Charge Can be Raised to a Felony. However, an aggravated assault charge is a third degree felony according to Florida Statute §784.021, and is punishable by up to five years in jail and a $5,000 fine. Simple assault is defined as “an intentional threat by word, or act that seeks to physically harm another,…
Can a felony be brought down to a misdemeanor?
This means a crime that’s usually associated with a felony charge can be brought down to a misdemeanor at the discretion of the prosecutor. Additionally, a misdemeanor charge can be increased to a felony charge if the prosecutor feels it’s appropriate to increase the charge due to the particulars of the case.
When a Misdemeanor Charge Can be Raised to a Felony. However, an aggravated assault charge is a third degree felony according to Florida Statute §784.021, and is punishable by up to five years in jail and a $5,000 fine. Simple assault is defined as “an intentional threat by word, or act that seeks to physically harm another,…
When do you go to arraignment for a misdemeanor?
That appearance is called an arraignment (more on this shortly). When charged with a misdemeanor you may or may not be arrested and brought to jail at the time of the citation. Some charges, such as those for DUII, require individuals to be arrested and brought to jail no matter the circumstance.
What to do if you are charged with a felony in Florida?
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Florida, the best thing you can do is to retain the assistance of a knowledgeable and aggressive criminal defense lawyer. At The Baez Law Firm, our criminal lawyers understand how quickly a misdemeanor can turn into a felony, and what it takes to reduce a felony into a misdemeanor.