Tequesta Criminal Lawyer & DUI Attorney

Mary Jane, Marijuana, pot, weed, cannabis, chronic, krypy, etc., is illegal in Florida. For the moment, anyway! The “It’s just a joint” attitude can result in a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a mandatory driver’s license suspension. Possession of over twenty grams is far worse!

I have earned an impressive track record as a Tequesta Criminal attorney, defending against all kinds of drug possession criminal charges over the years – especially marijuana possession. Chances are I can get your charges dismissed, avoid conviction entirely, and keep your license. However, remember that what I can do varies and depends on many factors. So, contact me, and we’ll discuss your options.

Burglary (Breaking & Entering, B&E) takes place when a person enters the property of another with the intent to commit a crime. Technically, a burglary charge does not require proof of breaking in, nor does it require proof that a crime occurred inside. Burglary only requires proof that the person had the necessary intent when entering the property.

There are defenses since proof of the burglary hinges on your intent at the moment of entry. Who can truly tell you what your intent was? Call my office to discuss those defenses and what they can do for you.

The most common reason for arrest in the United States is drug possession. Be it cocaine, illegally obtained pills (Xanax, Percocet, Oxycontin, Lortab, etc.), crack, heroin, PCP, LSD, or peyote, possession of any illegal drug, except small amounts of marijuana, is a felony in Florida. Punishments often include jail or probation, and, in Florida, a drug possession conviction results in a mandatory license suspension.

Remember, just because you were near drugs does not mean you are guilty. Call my office. I will examine your case. I will analyze how the interaction with law enforcement began. I will determine whether your Fourth Amendment rights were violated. I will fight for you. I will help!

When on probation, seemingly simple everyday jobs can put you at risk of violating your probation and getting sent back to jail. I take pride in representing individuals in all probation issues, including:

• Violation Defense
• Motions to Modify Probation
• Motions to Terminate Probation
• Communicating with Officers
• Clarification/Interpretation of Probation Conditions

The terms and conditions of your probation can sometimes be confusing and even contradictory. Many violations are the result of innocent misunderstandings! You should come in for a comprehensive review of your “probation papers” before making a mistake that will violate your probation’s terms. I’ll walk you through the details.

Contact me immediately if you have already violated your terms because of a misunderstanding or otherwise. I have resolved countless probation violation cases over the years. I can help.

Your case has been dismissed. The charges have been dropped. However, now you must clear your record because a background check will still show those charges. A dismissed case can prevent you from getting a job or a promotion or hold you back from achieving various other life goals.

Fortunately, Florida’s laws permit a person to expunge an entire arrest/case. Subject to certain conditions, the most important of which is that you have never previously been convicted of any crime. That means multiple violations from one case, including a felony downgraded to a misdemeanor, can be entirely deleted from your record forever.

I can help you clear your criminal record. I can help you put an arrest behind you by expunging the case. Call me to discuss how I can help you move on with your life.

Our ability to make simple mistakes is partly what makes us basically human. I understand that as a fact. Which is why I think some traffic-related punishments are absurd! I’ve enjoyed great success in getting charges mitigated and, in many cases, completely dismissed. For further details, visit my Tequesta DUI Lawyer or my Tequesta Traffic Attorney resources.