CRIMINAL DEFENSE

A criminal arrest is a serious matter and should not be taken  lightly.  If you are currently facing a criminal charge, you need to  understand the possible consequences.

The law firm of Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett, Foster & Gwartney, P.A.  provides legal representation to those who are facing prosecution in  County, State, and Federal courts of law within the state of Florida. 

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

• DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE             
  • DHSMV FORMAL ADMINSITRATIVE HEARINGS
• BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
• .02 SUSPENSIONS – UNDERAGE DRINKING
• ARREST WARRANTS (FTA)
• MOTIONS FOR EMERGENCY BOND
• SUSPENDED LICENSES (DWLSR)
• HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDERS (HTO)
• LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
• DRUG CRIMES/POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA                     
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Paraphernalia
  • Cultivation of Marijuana
  • Possession With Intent to Sell
  • Possession of Cocaine
  • Possession of Controlled Substances
  • Prescription Fraud/Doctor Shopping
  • Drug Court
• FELONY OFFENSES
• MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES                     
  • Possession of Alcohol by a Minor
  • Passing Worthless Bank Checks – Bad Check Charges
• JUVENILE CRIMES/CHARGES                     
  • Teen Court
  • Juvenile Drug Court
• SEAL/EXPUNGE ARREST RECORD
• EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION
• VIOLATION OF PROBATION
• THEFT/CRIMES INVOLVING DISHONESTY                     
  • Petit Theft
  • Grand Theft
  • Grand Theft by Passing Worthless Bank Checks
• UNIVERSITY/STUDENT RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS
• APPEALS

 A criminal history could affect your future. Our  firm will aggressively attempt to handle your case in a manner that will  minimize the consequences of your arrest. 

If you have been arrested and charged with either a misdemeanor or a  felony, or if you are the subject of a criminal investigation, it is  extremely important that you have a criminal defense attorney with you  before you make any statements regarding your case.  You have a  constitutional right to remain silent and your refusal to make any  statements cannot be used against you in any way.

There are a multitude of legal and constitutional rights you have  when you are charged with a crime.  Once a person is charged, there are  certain defenses available that can result in the dismissal of criminal  charges.  There are also procedures available for sealing or expunging  criminal records under certain circumstances.  A sealing or expungement  may protect your permanent record and future employment opportunities.  click here for more information regarding sealing/expunging a record.

Just because a person is convicted doesn’t mean their case is over.  Our Tallahassee criminal appeal attorneys are very skilled in evaluating  cases to see if an error occurred before or during trial which may be  appealed. Click here for more information regarding appeals.

The criminal defense lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett, Foster  & Gwartney, P.A. welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual  situation, including your legal and constitutional rights.  We would be  happy to help you to determine what programs are available to provide  you with the best defense possible in your situation. If you or someone  you know needs help with a misdemeanor or felony charge, it is  imperative that you contact an experienced attorney to protect your  legal rights.

YOU HAVE TOO MUCH AT STAKE not to protect your legal rights! Contact us today to schedule your FREE consultation.