Lakeland Criminal Defense Attorney / Lawyer

Lakeland Criminal Defense Attorney - Lawyer, Providing Professional Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense Attorney legal services for Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County, and the surrounding Central Florida area.

Call 863.660.2185 to Speak with Lakeland Criminal Defense Attorney / Lawyer, Joshua E. Schoen.

When arrested, charged, or under investigation for a misdemeanor or felony crime it can be a very traumatic time. The accused often faces the uncertainty of what the end result will be, how your future may be affected, and in many cases, how your family and loved ones may be impacted as well.

Seeking the legal advice and representation of experienced legal counsel may be extremely valuable in ensuring you are fully aware of your legal rights and options and potential defense strategies. Experienced legal counsel may also provide you the best opportunity for the charges to be dropped or reduced, to be granted probation instead of jail or prison time, or to achieve the best possible resolution in the event your case goes to trial.

Our law office handles criminal defense cases including, but not limited to:

There are three degrees of a felony crimes in the State of Florida that are not considered a Life Felony or Captial Felony:

3rd degree felony: punishable by up to a $5,000 fine, five (5) years prison and/or probation;
2nd degree felony: punishable by up to a $10,000 fine, fifteen (15) years prison and/or probation;
1st degree felony: punishable by up to $15,000 fine, thirty (30) years prison and/or probation.

There are two degrees of a misdemeanor crimes in the State of Florida:

2nd degree misdemeanor: punishable by up to a $500 fine, sixty (60) days jail and/or 6 months probation;
1st degree misdemeanor: punishable by up to a $1000 fine, twelve (12) months jail and/or probation.

Protect your rights by seeking the legal advice and representation of an experienced Lakeland Criminal Defense Attorney / Lawyer.

Contact Lakeland Criminal Defense Attorney / Lawyer Joshua E. Schoen at 863.660.2185 in the Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County, and the surrounding Central Florida area.