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This is a very complex topic, and the adage that “Every case is different” applies here. The attorneys at The Defense Group spend hours reviewing case law for similar circumstances in order to ask a court to find a search to be illegal. Oftentimes, evidence can be dismissed when it is determined by the court that the […]

The Defense Group is perfectly fine with accepting high-profile cases, as long as no lawyer is forced to violate the group’s policy on communication with the press. With rare exceptions, Once a case is filed, The Defense Group will not participate in any press conferences, and neither will their client. They will continue with their work,

In some cases, yes. The legality of marijuana use, whether medicinal or recreational, has been a much debated issue — with some states declaring certain uses for it to be legal, even if they remain illegal at the federal level. This can seem confusing to someone who is facing charges, and unfamiliar with how these

In Florida, there are several degrees of severity within the “felony” category. The least serious felony is a third-degree felony, which can result in up to 5 years in prison. More serious is the second-degree felony, which carries a punishment of up to 15 years in prison. First-degree felonies can result in up to 30

In criminal defense, time can be of the essence. Being able to reach your Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorney quickly and efficiently can aid your case, and affect the outcome of it. This is why The Defense Group strives to keep all lines of communication with clients open, even offering bilingual services for Spanish-speaking clients.

When a person is found guilty of marijuana possession, whether the crime is considered a misdemeanor or a felony depends on the quantity found. If someone is discovered to have under 20 grams of marijuana, the crime is a misdemeanor. This means that he or she will face up to one year in jail and

Felonies Under Florida Law When we talk about “felonies” we are talking about the most serious of criminal offenses. The distinction between felonies and misdemeanors is consistent in both State and Federal Courts. If you are convicted of a “felony” in either State or Federal court, you are forever thereafter a “convicted felon.” There are

State and federal crimes can differ greatly, and can be handled differently. Usually, when a crime violates both state and federal laws, a decision needs to be made on which court it will be tried under. An Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorney, at The Defense Group, with experience in both types of cases can be

Our goal in every case is to minimize the consequences of the trouble you are already in. We do not have a time machine, so we can only deal with the facts and the law as they exist when we meet. The Defense Group’s first objective in nearly every case is to get the case dismissed. This minimizes