If you have been arrested and are facing criminal prosecution, that can be the most stressful period of your life. Your case is the most important case of your life. You need an experienced attorney who can make your case his priority and who can protect your constitutional rights.

The legal system can be an intimidating process. A criminal charge not only carries with it potential punishment, but it can also have a devastating affect on your ability to maintain and secure employment as well as affect your reputation in the community. The selection of an attorney is a critical decision that could affect the rest of your life. I have been practicing criminal law for thirty-three years. I have extensive criminal jury trial experience both in the Florida state courts and the federal United States District Court. I also have extensive criminal appellate experience. I have the knowledge of the criminal justice system and the experience  of numerous complex jury trials to help you through this very difficult time. I am here to help.

Even though you may have been charged with some criminal wrongdoing, it doesn’t mean that you will necessarily suffer a criminal conviction. Sometimes, in certain cases, it is possible to get your charges dropped or reduced. Some of our clients have been qualified for pre-trial diversion programs, which takes their cases out of the court system and results in an outright dropping of all charges at the conclusion of the program. Even for those who are not eligible, it may still be possible to avoid a conviction and even get your record sealed or expunged! It pays to hire the best Pensacola Defense Attorney you can find.

In any criminal prosecution, the prosecutor has an obligation to provide certain documents and evidence to the defense. As a former prosecutor, serving as an Assistant State Attorney, I understand what goes into prosecuting a case and what is needed to successfully negotiate with the state attorney’s office. I now use that experience to the benefit of my clients. Know your rights! In felony cases, the state may not have yet filed the charges against you. In that event, your attorney may be able to negotiate before the charges are filed to increase your chances of avoiding a felony prosecution altogether. Misdemeanor prosecutions can likewise be negotiated and result in lesser charges being filed or even having all of the charges dropped in certain situations.

If you have been recently arrested and charged with a crime in the state of Florida or charged with a federal offense, accused of driving under the influence, have a warrant for your arrest, facing a violation of probation or community control or want to expunge or seal your criminal record, I invite you to schedule a consultation with me. I look forward to assisting you.

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