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How Do I Find the Right Seminole County Criminal Defense Attorney

An arrest is not something that anyone ever plans for.  But when it happens, decisions must be made quickly.  Your first order of business is contacting a bondsman to get yourself out of jail.  Once this accomplished, your next order of business is finding a Seminole County Criminal Defense Lawyer to defend you.  Finding the best lawyer can make the difference in the outcome of your case.   First, find a lawyer that you can trust and communicate with.  Too often, I end up handling cases where clients come to me after finding that the lawyer they initially hired never returned their calls.  Communication is important.  Next, find a lawyer who focuses their practice on criminal defense.  Law Firms that tell you that they can help you with your criminal case, personal injury case, and family law case will not be a good fit.  When your liberties are at stake, you do not want a lawyer who primarily handles divorces and car accident cases sitting next to you in court.  Be sure that your lawy

DUI Penalties

DUI Attorney Seminole County If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, it is important to understand the potential serious penalties a DUI conviction can carry.  Even if this is your first DUI offense, a DUI conviction can effect you personally, professionally, and financially.  Unlike most other criminal offenses, a DUI requires mandatory sanctions that leave Judges with very little discretion. Because of the harsh penalties that can result from a DUI conviction, it is important for you to consider consulting with an experienced Seminole County DUI Attorney.   DUI Penalties Criminal Conviction: even if this is your first criminal offense, a Court is required by law to impose a criminal conviction.  This means that you will have a permanent mark on your background that will not be able to be sealed or expunged. Probation: the Court is required to impose a period of one-year of supervised probation. Fines: the Court has discretion to impose a fine of no less than