Misdemeanor in Orange County, FL
Under Florida law, misdemeanors are crimes punishable by not more than 12 months in the county jail or probation. Most misdemeanors are classified as either a first or second degree misdemeanor. The most commonly prosecuted misdemeanors include:
- petty theft
- assault
- battery
- disorderly conduct
- DUI
- racing
- reckless driving
- soliciting a prostitute
A second degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. A first degree misdemeanor is punishably by up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Attorney for Misdemeanors in Orange County, FL
If you were charged with a first or second degree misdemeanor in Orange County, contact an attorney at Sammis Law Firm.
We help fight misdemeanor allegations throughout Orange County, FL, and the following municipalities: Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Eatonville, Edgewood, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden, and Winter Park.
We can also help you determine what defenses might exist in your case to force the prosecutor to drop or reduce the charges. We can also help you determine if you are eligible for any diversion program, and the pros and cons of resolving the case that way.
Call 813-250-0500.
Additional Resources
Clerk of Court Case Search – Use My-e-Clerk to search court records online by case type, name or case number. The case types include traffic and criminal case records. You can find online docket information for most cases filed from 1990 to present.
Misdemeanor Pre-trial Diversion in Orange County, FL – Learn more about the Pretrial Diversion Program in Orange County, FL. Once accepted into the program, a Pretrial Diversion Officer will assign tasks such as counseling or community service which must be completed by a certain deadline. When the conditions are completed, a prosecutor with the Office of the State Attorney will dismiss the charge.
This article was last updated on Friday, February 27, 2026.