Tampa Florida Criminal Lawyer

Criminal law deals with defending those accused of committing acts that constitute a crime as defined by common law or statute. Florida law defines the exact criminal behavior, mental state, result, and circumstance needed to complete each particular crime. A crime may be classified as either a “misdemeanor” or “felony”. A misdemeanor constitutes a crime punishable for one year or less, while a felony is a crime punishable by imprisonment for one year or more.

The interests of the State of Florida are represented by the State Attorney’s Office (Prosecutor’s Office), which is the agency responsible for filing charges against the accused (the Defendant), while the interests of the defendant are represented by a criminal defense attorney, whose goal is to resolve the case with the Prosecutor. If a resolution cannot be reached, the defendant may choose to set the case for trial and let a jury decide the matter. At trial, in order to convict the defendant of the charged crime, the Prosecutor has the burden of proving each element of the offense "beyond a reasonable doubt".

We defend the constitutional rights of people criminally charged in the following areas:

• Traffic Offenses:
  • DUI
  • DUI Manslaughter
  • Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
  • Driving With a Suspended License
  • Reckless Driving
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
  • Speeding Tickets
• Drug Offenses:
  • Trafficking
  • Possession
  • Delivery/Sales
• Domestic Violence:
  • Spouse Battery
  • Child Abuse
  • Stalking
• Probations:
  • Violation of Probation (VOP)
  • Community Control
• Juvenile Offenses
• Sex Offenses
• Theft Crimes
• Bad Checks
• Resisting Arrest
• Bond Hearings
• Record Sealing/Expunging

If you have been accused or charged with a crime, it is important that you seek legal representation immediately. We can help protect your constitutional rights. If you need legal representation with any criminal matter, please contact us online or call us at (813) 933-1234 or toll free at (877) EDGARGUZMAN to set up a consultation to discuss your legal options.