Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense Attorney in Orlando & Central FloridaOrlando Criminal Defense Attorney – Lawyer, providing experienced Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense legal representation in Orlando, Orange County, and the surrounding Central Florida area.
There is an inequality of power and material resources in the criminal justice system. The government has a large staff of lawyers, police and agents, sophisticated crime labs and experts, and a huge budget provided by the taxpayers. This gives them a tremendous advantage because the legal system is based on the premise that “the whole truth” is that presented at the trial.
If a defendant cannot challenge the government’s case, or submit his or her own witnesses, then the jury by default will probably accept as true whatever evidence the prosecutor produces. In order to meet this challenge, our attorneys seek to meet the prosecutor fact for fact. Our strength lies in preparation, investigation, motion practice, and trial presentation.
The Criminal Defense legal services we currently provided include, but are not limited to:
In the State of Florida there are three degrees of felony crimes as well as capital felonies:
- Third Degree Felony: punishable by up to a $5,000 fine, five (5) years prison and/or probation;
- Second Degree Felony: punishable by up to a $10,000 fine, fifteen (15) years prison and/or probation;
- First Degree Felony: punishable by up to $15,000 fine, thirty (30) years prison and/or probation.
In the State of Florida there are two degrees of a misdemeanor crime:
- Second Degree Misdemeanor: punishable by up to a $500 fine, sixty (60) days jail and/or 6 months probation;
- First Degree Misdemeanor: punishable by up to a $1000 fine, twelve (12) months jail and/or probation
As your legal counsel we will thoroughly review the evidence against you, witness statements, police reports, and any other relevant factors, such as the circumstances of your arrest and the actions of law enforcement officers. If there are areas to provide reasonable doubt, our goal is to find it and present it to the prosecutor, judge and/or jury.
If you have been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime, seek the legal advice and representation of an experience criminal defense attorney. At The Law Offices of Peter A. Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson, you will work with an experienced lawyer who is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals charged in Orlando, Orange County and throughout the Central Florida area with misdemeanor or felony criminal charges.
Call 407.420.1044 to discuss your legal rights, options, and potential criminal defense strategies. You may also contact us by filling out and submitting our online case evaluation form.
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney – Lawyer, providing experienced Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense legal representation in Orlando, Orange County, and the surrounding Central Florida area.