Fort Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer

Habitual Offender Sentencing

Finding yourself in trouble with the law and having earlier convictions on your record can result in being charged as a habitual offender. In the state of Florida, people who commit crimes and are convicted are punished severely.  State law is set up to incarcerate habitual offenders in an effort to protect the community.  If you have been accused of committing a crime and have been convicted more than once, in addition to being charged as a habitual offender if the crime is a felony offense and qualifies under the three strikes law you can receive a “strike” on your record. Not only can this double your sentence but it can put you in prison for life.  If you are in this situation, it is crucial that you contact a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney quickly.  We strongly advise you not to take chances with such a charge.  Your future is at stake and you need a high-quality, powerful criminal defense lawyer immediately.

Defense for Habitual Offenders in Fort Lauderdale

At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser, we aggressively protect our clients’ rights in order to seek the best possible outcome in any habitual offender case. We will make every attempt to have the charges against you dismissed, or if sentencing cannot be avoided, reduce penalties through skilled negotiation with the prosecutor.

If convicted as a habitual offender you can be sentenced up to life imprisonment for a 1st degree felony, 30 years for a 2nd degree felony and up to 10 years for a 3rd degree felony. At our firm, our team uses our skill and knowledge of the criminal court system to protect our clients' futures. We are dedicated to fighting to improve the chances of a good outcome in your case.

In addition to being labeled as a habitual offender, you can also be labeled as a habitual traffic offender if you have three major traffic violations or 15 convictions for moving violations over the course of five years. If this happens, your driver’s license can be suspended for up to five years. If you are notified by the DHSMV (Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles) that you are a habitual traffic offender please contact our firm immediately to review your case. We can provide you with a skilled defense regardless of your situation. Contact us today to speak with a lawyer about your habitual offender case.

Facing sentencing as a habitual offender? Contact a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney at our offices today.