Criminal Lawyer
Port charlotte
Lewis Law Firm, P.A.
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Port Charlotte, Florida
If you are being questioned in connection with a crime, if you are under investigation by police, or if you have been charged with drug possession, drug sale, a D.U.I., or other crime, you may have many questions and may be facing a great deal of anxiety. It is important to remember that you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. When interacting with police, you have the right to assert your right to remain silent, and to remain silent. You also have the right to ask to speak to your lawyer who can be present during further questioning or investigations.
If you are facing criminal charges, I may be able to assist you. I can take the time to review your case, look at the evidence police have gathered against you, and help you understand your options going forward. I will offer you an honest assessment of your case so that you can make informed decisions. For example, it may be possible in some cases to negotiate an acceptable plea deal. But this should be done in consultation with a criminal attorney, because sometimes people plead guilty to crimes they did not commit, only to learn that the State’s case was weak or that there was not sufficient evidence to get a conviction. Other times, a close inspection of the case and policework can reveal flaws. There may be strong defenses for some cases, based on ambiguities or problems with evidence. Sometimes cases are merely circumstantial. In these instances, motions to suppress or dismiss are essential to fighting your case. Unfortunately, sometimes law enforcement does everything correctly and the assigned state attorney can prove the case - leaving you in a position to consider an open plea or a trial. Regradless, every criminal case is unique. It can be difficult to know whether to take a plea deal or fight for your innocence in court. I may be able to assist you and am always happy to talk.
The Consequences of Criminal Conviction
Being found guilty of a crime can result in serious consequences. There are the immediate consequences of probation, fines or even jail and prison time, and then there are also collateral consequences associated with being convicted. For example, individuals with criminal records can sometimes face challenges seeking federal government aid, may face challenges with professional licensure, and meeting professional standards. A criminal conviction can follow you and haunt you long after you leave jail. If you are found guilty of a DUI, you could face the loss of your license and long-term consequences for your driving record and insurance costs. The good news is that you are innocent until proven guilty. A criminal defense lawyer may be able to help you.
Lewis Law Firm, P.A. is a criminal defense law firm in Port Charlotte, Florida that understands the consequences of a criminal conviction and how it can affect you, your family, and your reputation. The law firm is committed to taking the time to closely assess every case, unearth evidence, review evidence provided, and fight to help you find the best possible outcome under the law. When you are facing criminal charges, you need a criminal defense law firm that will fight diligently for your rights. Reach out to Lewis Law Firm, P.A., a criminal defense law firm in Port Charlotte, Florida today.
If you have been charged with a crime, the key thing to remember is that you don’t have to answer questions being asked by police. You can tell police that you wish to remain silent. You also have the right to ask to speak to a lawyer. Reach out to the Port Charlotte, Florida criminal attorney at Lewis Law Firm, P.A. today to learn more and to protect your rights.