Fort Pierce Criminal Lawyer

Sexual Battery

What Is Sexual Battery in Florida? The crime of sexual battery is codified in § 794.011, Fla. Stat. 2022 and is defined in subsection (j) of that statute. Under the law, sexual battery occurs when a person penetrates the vagina, anus, or oral cavity of a victim with the person’s sexual organ or an object […]

Stalking and Cyberstalking

Help from a Saint Lucie Stalking Lawyer In Florida, charges of stalking or aggravated stalking can severely disrupt your life. In some cases, people might be accused of stalking by others who are mistaken about their motives and actions. If you are facing stalking or aggravated stalking charges, you should speak to a Port Saint […]

Drug Cases

Drug use and abuse is pervasive in our culture. Despite the protections of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights, and the liberty interests underlying formation of our republic in the Declaration of Independence, our government has elected to regulate and criminalize what we put into our own bodies, even in the privacy of our homes. […]

Carjacking

Saint Lucie County Carjacking Arrest Lawyer When a person takes a motor vehicle from the owner or someone who has legal custody of it by using fear, assault, violence or some type of force, this is known as Carjacking. In the state of Florida, Carjacking is considered a first-degree felony as described in Fla. Stat. […]

Computer Solicitation

As serious as mere possession or distribution of photos deemed inappropriate by the Florida Legislature, using one’s computer to solicit a “child” for sexual activity is deemed many times more serious by Florida’s laws. (See: Ch. 800.04,(7)(b) Fla. Stat. The typical sentence of Fort Pierce computer solicitation arrest carries a maximum term of imprisonment of […]

Computer Pornography

Help from a Saint Lucie County Computer Pornography Lawyer In Florida, it is a serious violation of State Law to have in one’s possession, digital images deemed “inappropriate” by the Florida Legislature. Unlike “Computer Solicitation”, which is addressed in another ‘practice area’ described on this site, the mere possession of these materials (even a single […]

DUI

What Are the Penalties for DUIs in Florida? Florida treats drunk and drugged driving seriously. The penalties you might face if convicted will depend on your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), your criminal record, and whether you were involved in a crash. First-Offense Standard DUI Under § 316.193, Fla. Stat. (2022), the penalties for a first-offense […]

Driving Violations

Help from a Saint Lucie County Driving Violations Lawyer Although the most common arrests are for DUI, there are many non-alcohol related driving regulations that have been “criminalized” by the Florida Legislature, including Driving While License Suspended or Revoked; Willful and Wanton Reckless Driving; possession of an expired driver’s license; possession of more than one […]

Firearm Offenses

Help from a Saint Lucie County Firearm Arrest Lawyer If your guns taken away or confiscated, if your rights are violated, or if you are arrested for any kind of claimed firearm violation, you need to get the kind of aggressive legal representation that will protect YOU from the excesses of unfair police practices and […]

Internet Crime

Help from a Fort Pierce Internet Crime Lawyer The “information superhighway” is rapidly turning into a roadway to state and federal prison. Law Enforcement agencies strictly monitor the internet, and working alone and in conjunction with other agencies work to entrap innocent people into committing crimes. For more detailed insight into these prosecutions, and to determine […]

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Fort Pierce, FL 34950

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