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• All Felonies & Misdemeanors
• DUI/Drug Charges/Trafficking
• Violation Of Probation
• Juvenile Offenses
• Criminal Appeals
• Assault & Battery
• Grand Theft • Sex Offenses
• Weapons Offenses
• Records Sealed / Expunged
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JUVENILE LAW

Juvenile law is an area of criminal law which deals with the treatment of those under 18 years of age alleged
to have committed a crime ( in the juvenile court system this is referred to as an act of delinquency).

There are several critical stages in a juvenile proceeding from which you could benefit from the assistance of
counsel with both experience in and knowledge of the juvenile justice system. Our attorneys have  both the
knowledge and experience that you should expect in a lawyer handling your child’s case.

A typical juvenile delinquency case begins with an arrest or detention. This alone can be a very traumatic
experience for both the child and the family alike. Unfortunately, this is just the beginning of the process.
Within 24 hours, the child will be brought before a Circuit Court Judge who will determine whether Probable
Cause for the crime exists and whether the child will be continued to be detained for a period of 21 days in a
detention center. We will review the affidavit charging your child with a crime and argue against a finding of
Probable Cause where appropriate, examine the risk assessment instrument to ensure that it was scored
accurately by the Department of Juvenile Justice, as well as argue any other mitigating circumstances that
might exist. Keeping the child out of a detention facility is our main objective at this point.

The next critical stage relates to the charging decision of the State Attorney’s Office. Several alternatives to
the formal judicial process exist, including Teen Court or other diversion type programs, and where
appropriate, we will attempt to have the child’s case handled non-judicially through
one of these types of programs.

If handled through the court system, the next step in the process is called an Arraignment. This is a
proceeding where the child, his/her parent, and his/ her attorney appear in court before the Judge and are
informed of the charges. In most cases, we will enter a not guilty plea/denial at this stage. The Judge will
likely enter a behavioral order which will require that the child comply with certain conditions imposed by the
Court . Failure to do so can result in a contempt hearing before the Judge that can land the child back in a
detention center. Common violations of a behavior order seem to be drug use and failure to obey parental
rules.  We will be prepared at a contempt hearing to defend the allegations against your child and, if found in
contempt, urge the Judge to impose various alternative sanctions rather than time in a detention facility.

If necessary, we will insist that the State prove it’s case in an adjudicatory hearing that will be held before the
Judge. Throughout the juvenile process, your child remains innocent until proven guilty and we will ensure
that his/her rights at all stages are protected.  Getting caught up in the juvenile justice system can have
consequences that can last a lifetime. We recognize this and are committed to providing the type of advocacy
in juvenile court that your child deserves
Sealing and expunction

A criminal record can have a serious effect on potential employment, educational, and even volunteer
opportunities. You might qualify to have a criminal record pertaining to an arrest Sealed or Expunged.
If we are able to secure a Sealing or Expunction for you, you may legally deny the events that are the
basis for the arrest/ criminal charge except in certain limited circumstances. Records pertaining to
certain offenses are ineligible for Sealing/Expunction. A criminal record can have effects that last a
lifetime. Call us today to see if you are eligible to have your record sealed or expunged.


Violations of probation

Violations of probation are serious matters. A violation of probation gives the judge the ability to
sentence you to the maximum amount of jail or prison time as Florida Statues provides on the offenses
for which you are on probation. In Misdemeanor cases this can mean up to a year in jail for certain
charges while on felony cases, several years in State prison is possible. Furthermore, you are not
automatically entitled to a bond if arrested on a violation of probation allegation.
Our first goal in a violation case will be to request that a reasonable bond be set. This could include
appearing at a bond hearing and arguing for your release. At a violation hearing, the State must prove
that you violated your probation in a willful and substantial manner. Sometimes, the alleged violation is
just not your fault, for example, you lose your job and don’t have the ability to pay your probation
costs. We will explore all possible defenses and mitigating circumstances as we represent you
throughout the violation process. Call today for a free consultation on your violation charge.


All Felonies and misdemeanors
All four attorneys in our firm have extensive experience defending people charged with all types of
crimes, from low level misdemeanor offenses to very serious felonies punishable by up to life in prison.
Some of our attorneys also have experience as prosecutors. Collectively, in 86 years, there is probably
no area of criminal law that we haven’t encountered.
Being accused of a crime is a very stressful experience. The losses that can accompany a criminal
conviction can be devastating. Remember, you are presumed to be innocent of the charge(s). This
means that you have a right to have the Government prove the case against you to a jury. All our
attorneys have experience defending cases before juries and if we go to trial,
you can be assured you will be vigorously defended.
Different crimes have different potential consequences, so whether it is a misdemeanor traffic offense
or a serious felony, give us a call today for a free consultation and get
our experienced team on your side.
Drug Charges
Being convicted of any drug offense in Florida can have devastating consequences. Misdemeanor drug
offenses such as possession  of a small amount of marijuana can result in a sentence of up to a year in the
county jail and a fine of $1000. Additionally, if convicted of such an offense, the judge MUST suspend
your driver’s license for a period of two years.  Needless to say, this can cause a tremendous hardship.
Felony drug charges are even more serious. In addition to the above mentioned license suspension, you
can face a potential sentence of up to several years in state prison and thousands of dollars in fines.
Our attorneys have extensive experience defending people with charges ranging from misdemeanor
Possession to Sales and Trafficking offenses. Drug cases often times involve Fourth Amendment issues
relating to search and seizure. The United States and Florida Constitutions guarantee the right of all
persons to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. For example,  if your case involved a vehicle
stop, why were you stopped? The police, despite what they might believe, do not have a right to stop your
vehicle in order to satisfy a hunch or as a pretext to perform a search of the vehicle and it’s occupants. If
your case involved a search of your home, did the police have a Search Warrant? What information did
they provide to the Judge in order to get the Warrant? Was the warrant executed without “undue delay”?
There are far too many potential issues related to your defense to cover in the course of this introduction.
Give us a call today and get our team of experienced defense attorneys on your side.
GET OUR TEAM ON YOUR SIDE
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