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:: Options Available to Resolve Criminal Cases
Becoming entangled in the criminal justice system is a traumatic and stressful experience and I understand the difficulties a criminal accusation can bring; And that is why I want to help. Importantly, most people have never been in trouble before, or the offenses they are accused of are rather minor.
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"You deserve an aggressive attorney."
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Unfortunately though, simply going to court and pleading guilty without the help of an attorney can result in a permanent criminal record or an excessive sentence. That is why it is important to retain an attorney as quickly as possible after your arrest, because you deserve an aggressive attorney, one who understand your situation and is willing to fight for you.
Below are some of the ways I may be able to try and obtain an acquittal, dismissal, diversion, reduced charge, or a negotiated resolution on your behalf:
- Motion to Suppress: Police must have probable cause, or valid consent, to stop and search you or your home. However, police are notorious for searching college students on less than probable cause or under coerced consent. I will likely be able to identify such situations, even though you might have thought the police acted lawfully, and have the evidence thrown out and your case dismissed.
- Motion to Dismiss: Cases can be dismissed due to a charge being too old, for violation of your right to a speedy trial, or because the undisputed facts do not support the crime charged.
- Pretrial Diversion: A program run by the State Attorney, it is usually reserved for first time, nonviolent offenders. The diversion program is similar to probation, in that you must report once a month to a supervising officer, undergo random drug testing, complete community service hours, and refrain from being involved in any criminal activity. Your charges will be dropped upon successful completion of Pretrial Diversion.
- Drug Court: A program created to help first time felony drug offenders. The program provides for the identification, evaluation, and placement of substance abusing offenders in order to avoid entering the criminal justice system. The Drug Court Judge reviews progress reports on each participant. Upon successful completion of Drug Court your charges will be dropped.
- Jury Trial: When all other legal defenses have been exhausted and you are unwilling to accept anything less than a dismissal, it is often necessary to present your case to a jury to prove your innocence. Importantly, I conduct jury trials regularly and I have the experience to take your case to trial. I welcome you to visit my trial results section so that you can see the types of actual cases I have tried and the results I have obtained.
- Negotiated Plea: Depending on the charge and your criminal record, if I am unable to obtain one of the above options, chances are that I will be able to negotiate a settlement that will involve much of the following, minimal probation, a reduced charges or the dismissal of some charges, and a withhold of adjudication.
:: Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Below are the different areas of criminal law that I can assist you in.
:: Contact Orlando Criminal Attorney Richard Hornsby
Please contact Orlando Criminal Attorney Richard Hornsby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if you or a loved one have been charged with a felony offense. Orlando Criminal Attorney Richard Hornsby is available any time, day or night, to advise you regarding the proper course of action to take. The initial consultation is free and Orlando Criminal Lawyer Richard Hornsby will respond promptly to provide you with the criminal representation you deserve.
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