Need a Criminal Lawyer in Boca Raton Who Knows Your Rights?

You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Use both. In most situations, the safest move is to identify yourself and then stop talking until you have legal guidance.

• Do not give a statement: “I want a lawyer” is a complete sentence.
• Do not consent to searches: Consent can erase issues we could otherwise challenge later.
• Expect a prompt first appearance: If you are held in custody, Florida procedure generally requires being brought before a judge within about 24 hours so conditions of release and bond can be addressed.
• DUI is time-sensitive: After a DUI arrest, you typically have 10 days to request a DHSMV review to challenge the administrative suspension of your license.

Talk to LeRoy Law before you speak with police, investigators, or anyone asking for “your side.” Early choices can protect your rights and your record.

Because the case starts being built immediately—often before you ever set foot in court. Early legal help can preserve defenses, prevent avoidable mistakes, and improve negotiating leverage.

We analyze whether the stop, detention, and search were lawful; identify issues that support suppression motions; and push for outcomes that reduce long-term damage—such as dismissals, reductions, diversion options, or an eligible withhold of adjudication. We also help with probation violation allegations when a prior case is suddenly back on the table.

Most importantly: you get clarity. You will know what the state must prove, what the evidence actually shows, and what your realistic options are at each stage in Palm Beach County.

Penalties depend on the charge, your record, and the facts. Misdemeanors can involve jail, probation, fines, classes, community service, and a lasting criminal record. Felonies can add prison exposure and harsher long-term consequences.

Many people are surprised by the “side effects” that can matter just as much as court penalties—immigration issues, job and professional license discipline, travel limitations, housing problems, and firearm restrictions. DUI can also trigger separate driver’s license consequences through the DMV process.

LeRoy Law explains the statutory ranges, the likely process in your case, and the collateral risks so you can make decisions with your eyes open.

Not until the evidence has been reviewed. A quick plea can create consequences you cannot easily undo—especially for immigration status, professional licenses, and firearm rights. It can also waive defenses that might have supported dismissal or suppression.

We review discovery, test the legality of the police encounter, evaluate diversion eligibility, and compare negotiated options against trial risks. The goal is not delay—it is informed control.

A conviction can mean jail or prison, probation, fines, restitution, and required programs—plus long-term collateral consequences that follow you on background checks.

In some cases, Florida courts may be able to withhold adjudication or impose alternatives that reduce the impact of a conviction. In other situations, record relief like sealing or expungement may be possible later, depending on eligibility and the final case outcome.

We explain the sentencing landscape, build mitigation, and work to limit what the case can take from your life—your job, your license, and your future.