The same philosophy that guided the creation of Florida’s career criminal laws was also at work when the Florida Prison Releasee Reoffender statute was drafted. Basically, the Prison Releasee Reoffender law enhances the penalties for serious felonies when they are committed by a person who has recently been released from prison. In addition to making the penalties for a crime more severe when committed by a Florida Prison Releasee Reoffender, the statute also forecloses any possibility of early release from imprisonment. In other words, 100 percent of the court-imposed sentence must be served. This prospect is made all the more sobering by the fact that Florida Prison Releasee Reoffender mandatory minimums range from a low of 5 years all the way up to a mandatory sentence of life in state prison.
If you are facing a felony charge that is enhanced under the Prison Releasee Reoffender Statute, call our office for a free consultation at (727) 578-0303
1.) Are you charged with committing or attempting to commit:
2.) Is the new charge in (1) above, within 3 years of your release from a state correctional facility operated by DOC or a private vendor?
3.) Is the new charge in (1) above, filed while you were serving a prison sentence or on escape status?
SENTENCING CONSEQUENCES
IF (1) & (2) or (1) & (3) are satisfied THEN:
a felony punishable by life is enhanced to minimum mandatory life imprisonment.
a 1st degree felony is enhanced to minimum mandatory 30 years imprisonment.
a 2nd degree felony is enhanced to minimum mandatory 15 years imprisonment.
a 3rd degree felony is enhanced to minimum mandatory 5 years imprisonment.
Release is only available upon expiration of the full sentence; no eligibility for parole, control release, or any form of early release. 100 percent of the court-imposed sentence must be served.
If authorized by law, the court may impose a greater sentence of incarceration then that specified above.
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We are former state prosecutors and experienced Pinellas County criminal defense attorneys who can help. If you have a pending criminal charge arising out of the St. Petersburg / Clearwater area, call our office for a Free Consultation. (727) 578-0303
See also: Florida Habitual Felony Offender Law
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