Our Practice

South Florida Criminal Law Practice

Criminal defense

Having the right lawyer could make the difference between being convicted and severely punished or walking away completely free with no penalty of any kind. In certain cases, it can be the difference between significant prison time and probation. Our criminal law practice handles cases from felonies, drug crimes and traffic criminal charges to DUI and boating under the influence (BUI).

CALL US ANYTIME FOR A FREE CONSULTATION at 954.523.2020.

DUI information

DUI defendants should know their rights and their options. A DUI conviction can have major consequences for your career, your ability to drive, your pocket book (i.e. insurance) and your family.

Do not take chances. Get the information you need. Contact our Fort Lauderdale, Florida, law firm at 954.523.2020 or follow the links below for important information about DUI.

• The breath machine
• Penalties for Florida DUI
• When do I need a lawyer?

The legal process

The firm is vigorous in assisting clients with specific legal issues that arise during and after the criminal justice process. We help with matters such as:

• Probation Violations
• Warrants (Capias, Bench, etc.)
• Sealing and expungement

Sentencing

The Florida sentencing guidelines for felonies are based on a statutory point system that uses factors such as the seriousness of the offense, the victim’s injury, prior convictions, whether a firearm was used, whether the accused was on probation or any other form of community control at the time of the offense, whether the charge was gang-related or motivated by hate, etc. It is important to have a lawyer who understands how the sentencing guidelines work, and who will fight vigorously to achieve the best sentencing outcome in your case.

Some of the penalties for criminal convictions in Florida are:

• Life imprisonment for second-degree murder
• Up to 30 years for armed robbery and attempted murder
• Up to 15 years for aggravated assault, cocaine possession with intent to deliver or possession of a weapon by a convicted felon
• Up to five years for grand theft, possession of heroin, and aggravated stalking
• Up to one year for possession of marijuana, trespass, DUI or domestic battery

Even a traffic ticket can lead to serious penalties, so don’t hesitate to call. If you have questions about the guidelines or about our criminal law practice, contact our Fort Lauderdale law firm. Call Leader & Leader, PL, at  954.523.2020.