Overview of Criminal Defense Cases
In Florida, a drunk driving arrest can cost not only your driver's license, but thousands of dollars in fines and other costs.
If you've been charged with BUI, you should seek the advice of an experienced attorney as soon as possible. The laws and conditions regarding BUI are special, and it's best to have an attorney who is familiar with this field of law.
In Florida, a sex crime conviction is forever. Many people consider themselves lucky to plead guilty to plea deals that offer them probation for crimes such as statutory rape, only to find out later that their lives have been changed forever by the requirements of sex offender registration.
Many people think that what they do on the Internet is private because they are in their own homes. However, there are other people on the Internet who are not your friends, such as undercover police officers.
Even if a drug conviction does not result in a prison sentence, it can still have serious ramifications for your future. For one, it will also result in the suspension of your Florida driver's license for two years.
A conviction for assault is not something that you would want to put on your resume. Yet pleading guilty to an assault charge will have much the same effect. It will result in a lifetime criminal record that will be visible to any employer who performs a background check.
Today, any employer or college can find out about a juvenile's arrest record, resulting in lost opportunities for your child.
White-collar crimes can involve people in a wide range of occupations, including landscapers, contractors, cashiers, salespeople, bookkeepers, nurses, lenders and entrepreneurs.
A small mistake can lead to huge consequences if you are charged with a probation violation. When you are on probation for a crime, you still have the full sentence for that crime hanging over you.
Arrested as Tourist in Florida?
A Florida vacation can go horribly wrong if you are charged with a crime. Suddenly you face the prospect not only of a delay in your flight home, but a future criminal proceeding with unknown consequences.
If you have been accused of murder, I can help you understand the charges against you and will provide powerful legal representation to help you achieve the most positive results possible for your case.
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