Lakeside Criminal Defense Lawyer

Clear, Honest & Attentive Defense in Lakeside

A criminal accusation is not an easy situation to be in, whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a felony. You may be accused of a crime you did not commit or have simply made a mistake that you deeply regret. And the stakes are exceedingly high.

Will you go to jail or prison? Will you be able to return to normal life? What happens next? These, and many more questions, will race through your mind, potentially causing panic and fear.

That is where the Lakeside criminal defense attorney at Monroe Law, P.A. can step in and shed some light. We are here to serve as your shoulder to lean and depend on when the legal road gets tough ahead. Our strategy is simple: you are a top priority, your rights must be defended at all times, and the government has a high burden to prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Keep these qualities in mind throughout your case, from the accusations being made to the very last court hearing, and you may find us setting up legal strategies based on them.

Get to know us by calling (904) 507-6194 or contacting our forgery defense law firm online today. We can provide you with a complimentary,self-written consultation to discuss your located anywhere in Lakeside criminal defense case options for free.

Lakeside Criminal Defense Cases We Handle

Since the firm was founded, the Jacksonville criminal defense attorney behind Monroe Law, P.A. has consistently remained committed to treating every case with care and attention to detail. Monitor whether the evidence and charges against you hold water or if your rights have been completely violated in this way.

Our legal representation in Lakeside can be put to good use in any of these following legal scenarios and more:

• DUI charges
• Drug crimes
• Domestic violence
• Sex crimes
• Violent crimes

Are you facing charges for alleged criminal offenses that do not seem to match the facts of the case? Has evidence against you been poorly collected or mishandled? These are the types of small intricacies the Lake Monroe criminal defense attorney does not pass up when building your case from the ground up. Since many charges come with minimum and/or mandatory sentences that can last for years and in cases of murder, the rest of your life, you want to be certain your legal advocate in Lakeside is giving you the attention to detail you deserve, like ours will.

Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Defense

Why do people in Florida often get charged with multiple offenses at the same time?
In most cases, people accused of crimes have actually committed several criminal acts within the same hour, day, or event. Filing charges for each criminal act can easily result in a person facing multiple offenses of different degrees. Prosecutors are generally going to try to apply the highest penalties possible to the charges most likely to stick so that the defendant will be convicted of at least a major crime or felony. A counter-charge may not be minor on its own, but compared to other alleged criminal acts that happened at the same time, it looks minor, so a person’s trust can drop when they realize the maximum sentence they face for when all offense are combined.

What is the difference between probation and parole in Florida?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but they describe different things. Probation is an often-optional period of supervision given to a person after they have been convicted and punished for a crime and completed part of their sentenced incarceration. Parole is similar, but mandatory in Florida for most major crimes, and parole is the supervision and release from prison drug crimes, not when a person completes their portion of a served punishment. A person on probation may be freed indefinitely after reaching the halfway point and serving their punishment. A person on parole may have a certain sentence, like 30 years out of a maximum 40-year sentence, pre-determined, so their violations of parole rules can send them back to complete the remaining 30 years.

Should a person seek out an attorney in a case that is “open and shut”?
Yes, it is beneficial for any person accused of a crime to work with an attorney. Even if the case against you seems open and shut, you never want to trust it completely to the prosecutor and justice system. Mistakes happen. Unbiased parties make errors in judgment. Witnesses may suddenly remember facts that were not originally reported, but were indeed incorrect. Unethical detectives could misrepresent facts. In other words, you want to have a Lakeside defense lawyer like ours examining every detail of your case. Fully experienced criminal defense attorneys can be skilled enough to leave lasting impressions and improve the chances that a good resolution is reached, even if the likelihood of a positive resolution is actually quite small. 

Start working on your Lakeside criminal defense case representation options. Get started today by contacting Monroe Law, P.A. at (904) 507-6194 and requesting a consultation.