Criminal Law
The law office of Williams & Moore, P.A. has an extensive practice in the area of criminal law. Every attorney on staff at Williams & Moore, P.A. is a FORMER ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY. This is important because every attorney has prosecuted crimes for the State of Florida at some point in their legal career. Each attorney evaluated cases for prosecution, defended against motions to suppress, and tried cases as a prosecutor. This means that each attorney with Williams & Moore, P.A. knows what the prosecutor is looking for when evaluating your case. Each attorney is well versed in criminal law, and will know the best plan of attack to defend your case.
The firm handles all types of criminal cases, from minor traffic infractions and misdemeanor offenses to complex felony cases. Our experience ranges from simple drug possession, resisting or obstructing officers, driving offenses to DUI’s, theft and property crimes, domestic violence charges, burglaries, arson, violent felony offenses, sex offenses, conspiracy and manslaughter.
Below are a list of frequently asked questions about specific types of criminal cases. Make sure any attorney you hire is experienced in criminal law. Know your rights: the right to remain silent, the right to cross-examine your accusers, the right to call witnesses on your behalf, etc.
FREQUENTLY ASKED CRIMINAL QUESTIONS
DUI: In the State of Florida, whether you take a breath test or refuse to submit to the breath test, you only have 10 days to appeal the administrative suspension of your driver’s license through Department of Motor Vehicles. Our attorneys are experience in these administrative hearings, and will use their experience to protect your rights. Make sure you call immediately upon arrest for DUI. This administrative hearing and suspension is completely separate from the criminal case which will go to Court. Don’t lose out on your chance to win your license back!
DRUG OFFENSES: In the State of Florida, if you are convicted of a drug offense, misdemeanor or felony, you will lose your license for 2 years. Make sure you know your rights and protect your license from this administrative suspension. Often times with drug offenses, a search and seizure of your person or property has been performed. Let our attorneys review your case to determine if the officers followed the legal standards for search and seizure.
TRAFFIC OFFENSES: In the State of Florida, if you have been convicted of 3 major traffic offenses within 5 years of each other, your license will be suspended as being a “Habitual Traffic Offender.” Make sure you are aware of which offenses qualify as major convictions. If you enter a plea to an offense which qualifies as a major conviction, the Judge may not notify you that a Habitual Traffic Offender sanction is forthcoming. This is an administrative suspension through Department of Motor Vehicles over which you and the Judge have no control. Make sure you know the consequences of your plea prior to entry.
SEX OFFENSES: If you are placed on Probation in the State of Florida for a Felony Sex Offense, certain mandatory sanctions will apply to your probation. Make sure you are fully aware of these mandatory sanctions prior to entry of your plea. Once you have entered a plea, these conditions will follow you throughout your probation and sometimes beyond.
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