Sarasota
Criminal Defense Lawyers
Although you have no legal obligation to retain a private attorney to represent you when you are arrested or made the target of a criminal investigation by a government entity, there are excellent reasons to retain a skilled, experienced Orlando criminal lawyer. Most people do not have extensive knowledge of Florida laws, criminal procedure, the evidence code, or local court rules. This unfamiliarity can make the criminal justice system a maze of incomprehensible rules, standards, and terminology. Our Orlando defense lawyers can guide you through the process. Our attorneys also have handled many cases through the years in the criminal courts of Orlando. We have developed positive relationships with people that will be involved in your case, which can improve your outcome. When you work with our experienced private attorneys as opposed to a public defender, you also benefit from our extensive resources and lighter caseloads.
Sarasota Criminal Defense
Because our Orlando criminal attorneys have decades of collective experience, we represent individuals facing the charges above and the full litany of other crimes, such as:
- DUI Cases
- DWI Cases
- Domestic Violence Cases
- Traffic Offenses Cases
Domestic Violence Lawyers in Sarasota
In Florida, domestic violence cases, If one becomes involved in an altercation with a spouse, ex-spouse, co-parent, current or former live-in companion, or another person related by marriage or blood, the police are required to make an arrest if the other party is injured. Even though the other party may have been the aggressor, this scenario often results in the injured party being labeled as the victim while the non-injured party is arrested for domestic violence. The offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on its severity. Domestic violence cases pose a serious concern because defendants will likely face multiple charges. If one is arrested for allegedly locking the door and blocking the other party from leaving your home, for example, that person may be charged with both domestic violence and false imprisonment. Examples of crimes that can serve as a basis for a domestic violence charge include assault or aggravated assault, battery or aggravated battery, stalking or aggravated stalking, false imprisonment, and other offenses that result in injury or death. The covered relationships include parents of a child, spouses, divorced parties, marital and blood relations, and parties who currently or in the past cohabited as a family. See Florida Statutes, Section 741.28.