Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Trial Attorney Defines a Win

Kelly McCabe and Joe Uccello Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Tampa Bay, Florida on Winning Criminal Cases. 

If you've been charged with a crime, Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Attorneys Joe Uccello and Kelly McCabe can help you navigate through your legal challenges. Depending on your charges, there are likely many different directions that your case will go in. Consulting with a criminal attorney as soon as possible can help your defense and may contribute to a more positive outcome in your case. 

Commonly, the very first thing people who have been charged with a crime want to know is will they go to prison and for how long. The penalties in Florida for felonies and misdemeanors can vary, and there are many different factors that will influence your sentence. We can help you to understand how a variety of factors could lead to winning your case. 

Read more: Florida Sentencing Guidelines: 

First You Must Realistically Define a "Win" in a Criminal Law Case

The Verdict

The next and most important question for those who have been charged with a crime is how we will win their case. Again, there is no general rule, because each case is profoundly different. Our strategy for winning a criminal case can depend on a variety of things, including but not limited to:

• Current and past charges
• How your case has been handled
• Evidence or lack of evidence
• Witnesses
• Others involved in the crime
• The prosecutor 

Defining a "win" to clients facing serious criminal charges can be difficult. Often times, winning a case doesn't mean getting a not-guilty verdict. In many cases, winning a criminal case is defined by getting our clients a reduced sentence. Consulting with an experienced Tampa criminal defense attorney is the first step to winning a criminal case. 

Hire a Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer to Represent You or a Loved One

Going it alone in any criminal case is not recommended because a thorough understanding of criminal law is crucial to the outcome and your future. Depending on where you are in the process, your criminal defense lawyer will explain your case to you in detail, and will work promptly towards the goal of obtaining the best possible outcome in your unique criminal case. Your criminal defense lawyer can advise you what to do and what not to do. This holds true not only if you've been charged and arrested for a crime, but also if you are being investigated for a crime in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Let Our Experience Work for You

If you would like more information or representation in a criminal case including, DUI, weapons charges, burglary, violent crimes, drug charges or other criminal cases, call 727-824-5727. Criminal Defense Attorneys Kelly McCabe and Joe Uccello are determined, experienced Tampa/St.Petersburg, Florida criminal defense trial lawyers who strive to obtain the very best outcome while defending your rights. 

We offer Criminal Defense in Multiple Jurisdictions in Tampa Bay Including: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota County. Click on the links below for more information or a consultation. 

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Felony Charges in Tampa

Have You Been Charged with a Felony in Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, New Port Richey or Sarasota? 

Criminal Charges and Classifications in Florida Understanding Your
Degree and Classification of Felony in Florida. 

As Tampa Bay criminal defense trial lawyers, usually the first question a client will ask us is about their charges. Most people who have been arrested have no idea what their charges mean, what charges may be pending, and how that or other factors can effect the sentencing guidelines and outcome of their criminal case. It is always the best choice to sit down with a Tampa/St.Petersburg area criminal defense attorney who will provide you with a detailed explanation of what your felony charges mean, and how they could effect your future. 

If you've been arrested and charged with a felony in Tampa Bay, Florida, Florida law helps to clarify and to classify that charge by the jail time you can receive for the crime you are charged and convicted of. If your charge carries a prison term of more than one year, it is likely your charge is a felony. 

Most Felonies in Florida will be Charged as a First, Second or Third Degree Felony.

Depending on the crime you have been charged with, it will likely be in the first, second or third degree. If you have been arrested or are being investigate for any of the following crimes in Tampa Bay, Florida it is important to discuss your charges with a Tampa criminal defense attorney regarding additional charges that could follow, and possible sentencing. Kelly McCabe and Joe Uccello are dedicated, tenacious and experienced trial lawyers, focused on protecting the rights and futures of those they defend. 

Here are a Few Examples of Felonies according to Florida Law.  The degree will depend on the specifics of your criminal case.

Violent Crimes 

• Assault and aggravated assault Battery or  
• Aggravated battery Sexual battery/rape 
• Robbery 
• Carjacking 
• Murder and attempted murder 
• Vehicular homicide Manslaughter 
• Kidnapping 

Other crimes that you can be arrested and charged for that are considered felonies in Florida are as follows:

Non Violent Felonies Florida

• Weapons violations 
  
• Certain drug crimes 
• Felony DUI 
• Theft Burglary Larceny 
• Motor vehicle theft 
• Arson Disorderly conduct 
• Vandalism Fraud Stolen property, dealing in stolen property 
• Forgery and counterfeiting 
• Theft and Fraud
  
  If you are arrested, charged and convicted of a felony charge in Tampa Bay Florida, the punishment could range anywhere between one year in prison or you could receive the death sentence. Your punishment for a felony will depend upon the degree and classification of the felony and other various factors.
• Class 1 Felony in Florida - This is the most serious classification, which can result in a minimum life sentence in prison, without • If the authorities charge you with a 1st degree Capitol Felony, and you are convicted, you must be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole and a maximum penalty of death could be imposed. 
• Class 2 Felony in Florida - This classification can result in life imprisonment, or a minimum of 20 years imprisonment. 
• Class 3 Felony in Florida - A class 3 felony can result in imprisonment of 5-20 years. 
• Class 4 Felony in Florida - A class 4 felony can result in imprisonment of 2-10 years.
• Class 5 Felony in Florida - A class 5 felony can result in imprisonment of up to 1-10 years in prison, or jail of up to 12 months. 
• Class 6 Felony Florida - A class 6 Felony can result in a minimum prison sentence of one year.
  
  Minimum sentences are part of the U.S. Penal code, but each state can impose additional imprisonment, fines or both. 

Please read more: Florida felony sentencing guidelines. 

If you need a criminal defense attorney in Tampa, St. Petersburg/Clearwater or in Pasco, Sarasota or Manatee County, contact Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyers Kelly McCabe or Attorney Joe Uccello. For more information, visit :

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