Lakeland Felony Defense Attorney
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Felony Defense Lawyer, Serving Lakeland
Lakeland Criminal Attorney providing experienced Felony Criminal Defense legal services in Lakeland, Polk County, and throughout Central Florida
Call (863) 660-2223 today to schedule a confidential consultation with attorney, Joshua W. Westcott.
Joshua Westcott's goal as your Felony Defense Lawyer is to get your case DISMISSED or REDUCED.
Felony offenses in Florida have several classifications and can carry from 5 years up to life in prison, depending on the charge. In certain first degree homicide cases, they State may even opt to seek the death penalty.
In addition to prison sanctions, there are a litany of other penalties that may apply depending on the specific charge including, but not limited to, fines, driver’s license suspensions, mandatory convicted felon registration requirements, sexual registry requirements, along with many other collateral consequences.
If convicted of a felony, you may be subject to the loss of certain civil rights, including the right to vote, and to possess firearms and may face other collateral consequences, such as having a State background check revoked causing the loss of professional license and employment.
An experienced criminal trial lawyer can help to protect your rights through investigation of the evidence and representation at trial.
Felony charges in the State of Florida may include, but are not limited to:
Capital Felony Crimes
- First-degree murder
- Capital sexual battery
Life Felony Crimes
- Armed robbery with a deadly weapon
- Sexual battery with a deadly weapon or physical force
- Home invasion robbery with a firearm or other deadly weapon
First-Degree Felony Crimes
- Kidnapping
- Drug trafficking (various controlled substances)
- Aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Burglary of an occupied dwelling
- Robbery with a firearm or other deadly weapon
- Manslaughter
Second-Degree Felony Crimes
- Aggravated stalking
- Grand theft (depending on the value of the stolen property)
- Aggravated battery
- Drug possession with intent to sell
- Aggravated child abuse
- Resisting arrest with violence
Third-Degree Felony Crimes
- Aggravated assault
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Burglary of an unoccupied structure
- Felony battery
- Forgery
- Possession of burglary tools
It's important to note that this list is not exhaustive, and Florida law includes numerous other felony offenses. Additionally, the specific penalties and classifications for these crimes can vary depending on various factors, including the circumstances of the offense and the defendant's criminal history.
If you are facing criminal charges or have legal concerns related to felony crimes in Florida, it's advisable to consult with an experienced felony defnese attorney to understand your rights and legal options.
Call (863) 660-2223 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Attorney, Joshua W. Westcott.
JOSHUA W. WESTCOTT
Attorney at Law
Joshua W. Westcott is a native of Detroit, Michigan and upon graduating from Michigan State University went on to study law at both Michigan State and Barry University.
Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007, Mr. Westcott has practiced as a criminal trial attorney in both public service and private practice, and currently dedicates his practice to Probate, Family Law, and Criminal Defense matters.
Previously, Joshua W. Westcott has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and as a criminal trial attorney and supervisor of the criminal division in the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the Second District of Florida.
He has served as lead defense counsel in multiple first-degree murder and child sex crime mattes, as well as a litany of high-level felony cases in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
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JOSHUA W. WESTCOTT
Attorney at Law
Joshua W. Westcott is a native of Detroit, Michigan and upon graduating from Michigan State University went on to study law at both Michigan State and Barry University.
Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007, Mr. Westcott has practiced as a criminal trial attorney in both public service and private practice, and currently dedicates his practice to Probate, Family Law, and Criminal Defense matters.
Previously, Joshua W. Westcott has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and as a criminal trial attorney and supervisor of the criminal division in the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the Second District of Florida.
He has served as lead defense counsel in multiple first-degree murder and child sex crime mattes, as well as a litany of high-level felony cases in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
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