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Felonies

A felony is generally defined as any crime punishable by death or more than one year in prison. Like misdemeanors, felonies in Florida are divided into classes based on the gravity of the offense committed.

What You Need to Know:
• If you are convicted of a capital felony, you face capital punishment or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
• If you are convicted of a life felony, you face a maximum of 40 years to life in prison and up to $15,000 in fines.
• If you commit a first-degree felony, you face a maximum of 30 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
• If you commit a second-degree felony, you face a maximum of 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
• If you commit a third-degree felony, you face a maximum of five years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines.