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Criminal Defense
If you or someone you know has been arrested or is being investigated by law enforcement, consider the following information:DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE other than your attorney or your attorney's staff about your case. Do not attempt to explain yourself or talk about your case with your friends, family members or cell mates. Even perfectly innocent statements can be misinterpreted and used against you.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTACT POTENTIAL WITNESSES. If you contact witnesses directly or indirectly, you may affect the credibility of their testimony and even subject yourself to witness tampering charges.
SEEK ADVICE FROM AN ATTORNEY. Cell mates, friends and family members who have had some experience with the criminal justice system are all quick to give legal advice. DO NOT rely on legal advice from anyone other than an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida.An attorney can:
Contact witnesses who were present at the time of the alleged offense and who were not questioned by the police. It is crucial that the State becomes aware of your side of the story before a charging decision is made. The information these witnesses may have and its timely presentation to the State can result in charges being dropped or reduced.Determine if your Constitutional Rights have been violated. An improper search or seizure can result in the dismissal of some or all of the evidence in your case.Negotiate a resolution to your case by effectively communicating with the Prosecutor prior to your hearing and with the Judge during your hearing.Take your case to trial. |
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