Criminal Defense: Protecting Your Freedom and Future

Facing criminal charges is very stressful. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at LAR Legal Group are your best defense when facing criminal charges. In a court of law, every person is assumed innocent until proven guilty. The burden is on the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a defendant committed a crime. The role of a criminal defense lawyer is to ensure that a defendant’s rights are fully protected. 

 

LAR Legal Group, Attorneys at Law, Defending Your Rights

Defendants frequently experience anxiety, fear, and confusion about the legal challenges ahead. If you or a loved one has been arrested or are the subject of a criminal investigation, the experienced criminal defense attorneys at LAR Legal Group will stand by you during every step of the legal process. Attorney Lucie A. Robinson is a former Florida State Prosecutor and knows both sides of the law. She can identify the weaknesses of a case to help achieve the most favorable results. At LAR Legal Group, we know that any conviction affects a defendant for their lifetime. Our legal team works diligently to have charges dismissed or reduced . Let us put our experience to work for you. 

 

Misdemeanor and Felony Offenses

The two classifications of crimes in Florida are misdemeanors and felonies. A misdemeanor offense is deemed less severe than a felony and is generally punishable by less than one year of probation or jail. There may be additional sanctions including restitution, fines, and more. Depending on the circumstances of a case, a crime may be a first- or second-degree misdemeanor. Some examples of misdemeanors in Florida vandalism, shoplifting, and DUI. 

A felony offense is categorized as first, second, or third-degree, depending on the nature of the offense. These are serious offenses and are punishable by more than one year of incarceration or probation. There may be other court-imposed sanctions such as hefty fines, restitution, and more. Examples of felonies are murder, drug trafficking, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery. For the most egregious crimes, Florida recognizes capital punishment. 

A misdemeanor can be enhanced to a felony if the defendant has a previous criminal history or if there are other aggravating factors. Examples are using weapons while committing a crime, crimes against vulnerable persons, crimes in the presence of a minor, or the intent behind the crime.

 

Attorneys Who Fight to Win 

At LAR Legal Group, Attorneys at Law, our criminal law practice areas include but are not limited to drug charges, assault, resisting arrest, driving under the influence, murder, manslaughter, firearm and weapon charges, probation violations, theft, and sealing and expungement of records. 

If you are being investigated or accused of a crime, contact our legal team as soon as possible to start building a solid defense. Our attorneys negotiate with the prosecutor on your behalf and may be able to get the charges reduced or dismissed. If the case goes to trial, the attorneys at LAR Legal Group will present a solid defense to a judge and jury.

 

Representing Clients Throughout Florida

No two criminal defense cases are alike. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, our law office will work with you each step of the way to achieve the best possible outcome. We encourage you to contact our office immediately at (877) 466-2133 or send an inquiry through our website. We have office locations in Orlando, Florida. At LAR Legal Group, Attorneys at Law, we offer a confidential Free Consultation to discuss your case and answer any questions you may have. We are fully committed to defending our clients’ futures.