The Villages Criminal Defense Attorney

Charged With a Crime?

If are accused of or charged with a crime, you need a qualified The Villages criminal defense attorney to represent you. With experience in both the prosecution and defense side of the courtroom, we’re uniquely equipped to defend clients facing criminal charges. Our criminal law firm is also conveniently located right next to the Sumter County courthouse and jail.

• DUI
• Assault & battery
• Possession
• Sex offenses
• Homicide
• Domestic Violence

Hire The Villages Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, schedule a free consultation with our The Villages defense lawyer to discuss your case, answer any questions, and determine the best course of action. Give us a call or submit a contact form request to get started!

DUI

If a police officer suspects someone is driving drunk, the officer will assess the individual’s blood alcohol content using a breathalyzer. If the blood alcohol content is 0.08% or higher, that individual is likely arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). The severity of the charges depends on the individual’s blood alcohol content, if there are other passengers in the car, whether there was an accident with any injuries or fatalities, and whether or not this is the individual’s first offense. Punishment can involve hefty fines, a suspended or revoked driver’s license, probation, an ignition interlock device, vehicle impoundment, imprisonment, and community service.

Drug Possession

An individual can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor for drug possession depending on the amount of drugs the individual has in their possession. Examples of drugs that fall under this charge include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, methamphetamine or any other illegal drugs. An individual can also be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia can include items such as syringes, pipes, water pipes, bongs, spoons, rolling papers, scales, and bags.

Domestic Violence

Violence that occurs between family and/or household members is referred to as domestic violence. Punishment can include fines, restraining orders, probation and imprisonment. The penalty assigned is dependent upon the specific charge. Potential charges include assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, stalking and kidnapping. Hire a The Villages risk protection order defense attorney or The Villages injunctions for protection defense attorney to help navigate your case and get the best possible outcome.

Simple & Aggravated Battery

Battery refers to physically attacking another person. Simple battery is the unwanted touching of another person. Aggravated battery is the more severe of the two and considered a felony. It occurs when great bodily harm or permanent damage is caused to another individual, the use of a deadly weapon was involved or if the defendant could gather that the individual harmed was pregnant. Both charges can be punishable by hefty fines and imprisonment depending on whether the defendant is charged with simple battery or aggravated battery.

Simple & Aggravated Assault

Assault refers to the threat or infliction of physical harm against another person. A simple assault is considered a misdemeanor offense and can be punishable by fines, imprisonment, and probation. Aggravated assault is much more serious and considered a felony.

Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are divided into three categories: lewd and lascivious acts, sexual battery or rape, and illegal sexual activity with a minor (statutory rape). Lewd and lascivious acts refer to sexual activity with a minor under the age of 16. Under this category, sex crimes can include lewd and lascivious battery, molestation and exhibition. Sexual battery, or rape, refers to non-consensual sex with another person through coercion, force or incapacitation. The third category, statutory rape, occurs when an individual of the age 24 or older has sexual relations with a 16- or 17-year-old minor. If you have been accused or charged with a sex offense, schedule a consult with a The Villages sex crimes defense attorney or The Villages child pornography defense attorney.