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Answers to FAQs on Florida Criminal Law from Pensacola Attorney Michael J. Griffith

Pensacola criminal defense lawyer Michael J. Griffith answers your frequently asked questions about facing criminal charges in Florida:

Q: Does Florida have a “three strikes” law?

A: Yes, though it is formally known as Florida’s habitual offender law. The habitual offender law imposes enhanced sentencing on individuals who have previously been convicted of two or more felonies or other qualifying offenses, excluding certain drug crimes. It also provides for extended prison terms for defendants facing sentencing for just a second violent crime within a five-year period. Florida’s habitual offender law is extraordinarily complex; if you are facing charges as an alleged repeat offender, it is highly recommended that you speak with an experienced Pensacola criminal defense lawyer right away.

Q: Why am I facing multiple charges when I only did one thing wrong?

A: The state and federal criminal justice systems are webs of interrelated charges and judicial and legislative findings and determinations designed to punish offenders and protect innocent bystanders. As a result, alleged criminals will often find themselves facing a number of charges and multiple “counts” stemming from what appears to be only a single offense. Also, many times prosecutors will press multiple charges simply in an attempt to avoid losing a case.

Q: Am I going to lose my license if I got a DUI in Pensacola, Florida?

A: The answer is a resounding yes unless you request an administrative hearing within 10 days of your arrest. If you request a hearing, your attorney will have the opportunity to raise a number of potential defenses that may result in your suspension either being delayed or invalidated entirely.

Q: What can a criminal defense lawyer do for me?

A: An experienced defense attorney will be able to help you in many different ways, including ensuring that you are facing appropriate charges, combating improper law enforcement tactics, and protecting you from prosecutorial misconduct. In addition, the prosecution must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and a good defense attorney will be able to conduct thorough investigations, collect evidence, and present sound legal theories all aimed at raising questions in the minds of the jury. With your freedom and your family’s future on the line, it is strongly in your best interests to hire a lawyer who knows how to fight for your rights in a court of law.

For More Information, Contact Pensacola Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael J. Griffith

If you are facing criminal charges in Pensacola, elsewhere in Florida, or anywhere in the Southeastern United States, defense attorney Michael J. Griffith will fight vigorously to protect your freedom and ensure that you receive a fair trial. Contact Michael J. Griffith, P.A. now to discuss your case for free.

Located in Pensacola, Florida, the law firm of Michael J. Griffith, P.A., represents people in Pensacola and the Florida Panhandle area, including Gulf Breeze, Pace, Milton, Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Cantonment, Crestview, De Funiak Springs, Panama City, Jay, Century, Gonzales, Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County, Walton County and Bay County, Florida.

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