Hernando County Criminal Law Attorney

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According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), 7,620 individuals were arrested in Hernando County, FL in 2008 (the most recent year for which arrest statistics are currently available). While this number of arrests only reflects about 1 percent of all the arrests made in Florida in 2008, it translates to about 4.4 percent of all Hernando County population being arrested for a property or violent crime during that year.

Following an arrest for any type of crime, the accused may be facing serious criminal charges that carry mild to severe consequences. During such times, it's essential that they secure professional legal representation for the best chances of getting through the legal process as efficiently and favorably as possible. If you or a loved one has recently been arrested in Hernando County, FL and are facing criminal charges, our experienced criminal defense attorneys are here to aggressively protect your rights and help you build the strongest possible defense.

Why Hire a Criminal Lawyer in Hernando County?

Our seasoned Hernando County criminal defense attorneys will work tirelessly to try to get the charges against you or your loved one reduced, if not dropped entirely. Without the extensive legal knowledge, litigating skills and courtroom connections that our criminal lawyers possess, defendants can face any number of seriously negative outcomes to their case, including:

• jail or prison time
• work furlough
• permanent marks on their criminal record
• costly fines
• mandatory community service
• court-mandated education programs
• loss of driving (or other) privileges

On a more personal level, criminal convictions can also cost individuals their jobs, families/intimate relationships, reputation and self-esteem.

DUI Attorney in Hernando County, FL

One of the most common criminal offenses is driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The FDLE reports that, in 2008, the Florida State Highway Patrol made 10,732 DUI arrests, 61 percent of which were filed as felony charges. Those who face DUI charges may be overwhelmed, humiliated and severely stressed about their situation.

Defending those accused of misdemeanor or felony DUIs in Hernando County is among our criminal defense lawyers' specialties. We will build your defense by thoroughly scrutinizing the police reports and any other evidence to show that the prosecution's claims are false, exaggerated and/or inconsistent. We will also find experts such as tire track analysts, psychiatrists and others who will testify in court to verify your claims and strengthen your case.

No matter how minor or severe your charges seem, if you’ve been arrested and/or charged with a crime in Hernando Valley, Florida, you can count on our criminal defense attorneys to fight aggressively to defend your rights. Contact a Hernando County criminal law lawyer today for more information about your case.