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Legal Resources
Florida Rules of Criminal ProcedureFull text of all 157 rules, searchable · current to January 1, 2026Florida Rules of Appellate ProcedureComplete index & key criminal-appeal rules · current to June 1, 2026Florida Rules of Juvenile ProcedureFull delinquency rules (Parts I–II) + complete index · January 1, 2026Florida Rules of Traffic CourtComplete current Traffic Court rules, searchable · January 1, 2026Florida Evidence CodeChapter 90, Fla. Stat. — all 87 sections, indexed & linked to official textFlorida Rules of General Practice & Judicial AdministrationComplete index + key litigation rules · January 1, 2026
Practice Areas
Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes DefensePolk County FLAssault DefenseSimple BatteryBattery DefenseAggravated AssaultAggravated BatteryFelony BatteryBattery on Law Enforcement OfficerMurder & Homicide DefenseManslaughterFlorida § 782.07Robbery & Armed Robbery DefenseHome Invasion RobberyCarjackingFlorida § 812.133Burglary DefenseKidnapping & False Imprisonment DefenseFalse ImprisonmentFlorida § 787.02Child Abuse DefenseElder Abuse & NeglectFlorida § 825.102ArsonFlorida § 806.01Written Threats to Kill or Do Bodily HarmViolent Offender of Special Concern
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence DefensePolk County FLDomestic Battery DefenseDomestic Battery by StrangulationDomestic Assault DefenseFalse Domestic Violence AccusationsNo-Contact Orders in DV CasesViolation of Injunction DefenseInjunctions for ProtectionStalking & Cyberstalking DefenseBatterer’s Intervention Program (BIP)
Drug Crimes
Drug Crimes DefensePolk County FLDrug Possession DefenseDrug Trafficking DefenseMarijuana Possession Under 20 GramsMarijuana Possession Over 20 GramsCocaine Charges in FloridaFentanyl Charges in FloridaPrescription Drug CrimesDrug Paraphernalia ChargesTHC Concentrate & Vape Cartridge Charges
Sex Crimes
Sex Crime DefensePolk County FLSexual Battery DefenseLewd & Lascivious OffensesIndecent Exposure DefenseInternet Sex Sting DefenseProstitution DefenseSoliciting ProstitutionOffering ProstitutionHuman Trafficking DefenseSex Offender Registration Requirements
Theft & Property Crimes
Theft & Property Crime DefensePolk County FLTheft DefensePetit Theft / Shoplifting DefenseGrand TheftArmed Trespass DefenseTrespass DefenseDealing in Stolen PropertyCriminal Mischief DefenseFraud DefenseIdentity Theft Defense
Weapons & Firearms
Weapons & Firearms DefensePolk County FLFelon in Possession of FirearmCarrying Concealed WeaponImproper Exhibition of Firearm10-20-Life Firearm SentencingShooting Into Occupied Building
White Collar Crimes
White Collar Crime DefensePolk County FLMoney Laundering DefenseEmbezzlement DefenseForgery & Uttering DefenseCredit Card Fraud Defense
Traffic Offenses
Traffic Offense DefensePolk County FLDriving With Suspended LicenseNo Valid Driver’s LicenseReckless Driving DefenseHabitual Traffic OffenderFleeing & Eluding PoliceLeaving Scene of AccidentVehicular Homicide Defense
Obstructing Justice
- Obstructing Justice in Florida
- Resisting Arrest with Violence
- Resisting Arrest Without Violence
- Tampering with Evidence
- Giving False Information to Law Enforcement
- Filing a False Police Report
- Giving a False Name or ID to Law Enforcement
- Witness Tampering & Victim Intimidation
- Accessory After the Fact
- Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device
- Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer
- Depriving an Officer of Means of Protection
Federal Crimes
- Federal Criminal Defense
- Federal Drug Charges
- Federal Fraud Defense
- Federal Gun Charges
- Federal Sex Crime Defense
- Federal Cybercrime Defense
- Federal RICO Charges
Juvenile Defense
Juvenile Criminal DefensePolk County FLFlorida Juvenile Criminal ProcessJuvenile Diversion ProgramsDirect FileJuvenile Tried as AdultJuvenile Record Expungement
Injunctions & Protective Orders
- Injunctions & Protective Orders Defense
- Domestic Violence Injunction Defense
- Repeat Violence Injunction
- Sexual Violence Injunction
- Dating Violence Injunction
- Stalking Injunction
Other Criminal Charges
Florida RICORacketeering ChargesFailure to AppearFlorida § 843.15Loitering or ProwlingFlorida § 856.021Disorderly IntoxicationFlorida § 856.011Disorderly ConductFlorida § 877.03
DUI Defense
DUI DefensePolk County, FloridaFirst DUI in FloridaSecond DUIEnhanced PenaltiesThird DUIFelony ChargesFourth DUIFelony ProsecutionDUI ManslaughterDUI With InjuryDUI RefusalRefusing Breath TestDUI Breath TestIntoxilyzer 8000 DefenseDUI Blood Test DefenseField Sobriety Test DefenseDUI DefensesHow to Fight DUI ChargesDUI Penalties in FloridaComplete GuideDUI Checkpoints in FloridaYour RightsHardship License After DUIIgnition Interlock DeviceDUI Reduced to Reckless DrivingCDL DUICommercial Driver DefenseDUI Administrative SuspensionBoating Under the Influence (BUI)Drugged Driving (Drug DUI)Out-of-State DUI in FloridaDriver’s License Restoration After DUIDUI Diversion & Charge ReductionsDUI Insurance ImpactFR-44 Requirements
Defense Options & Strategies
Stand Your Ground DefenseIllegal Search & SeizureMotion to SuppressPretrial Intervention (PTI)Polk CountyDrug CourtPolk CountyBond & Bail HearingsPolk County FLBond Reduction HearingNebbia HoldProving Legitimate Source of BondFirst Time Offender DefenseUnder Criminal Investigation? What to DoArrest Warrants in FloridaWhat to DoWhat Happens After an Arrest in FloridaCollege Student Criminal DefenseImmigration Consequences of Criminal ChargesCollateral Consequences of Criminal Charges
Violation of Probation
Violation of ProbationPolk County FLTechnical Violation of ProbationSubstantive VOPNew Arrest While on ProbationCommunity Control ViolationEarly Termination of Probation
Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief
Appeals & Post-Conviction ReliefDirect Appeal of Criminal ConvictionFlorida Rule 3.850 MotionMotion to Withdraw PleaFlorida Rule 3.170
Professional License Defense
- Professional License Defense After Criminal Charges
- Healthcare Workers Facing Criminal Charges
- Teachers & Educators Facing Criminal Charges
- CDL Holders Facing Criminal Charges
Problem-Solving Courts
Problem-Solving Courts10th Judicial CircuitAdult Drug CourtFelony & Misdemeanor ProgramsYoung Adult Drug CourtJuvenile Drug CourtDUI Drug CourtBehavioral Health Court (Mental Health Court)Veterans Treatment CourtPost-Adjudication Drug Court
Record Relief — Seal & Expunge
Seal & Expunge Criminal RecordsFloridaSealing vs. ExpungingWhat’s the Difference?Court-Ordered Sealing of Criminal RecordsCourt-Ordered ExpungementFlorida § 943.0585Administrative ExpungementWrongful ArrestSelf-Defense ExpungementFlorida § 943.0578Human Trafficking Victim ExpungementJuvenile Diversion Program ExpungementJuvenile Record ExpungementFlorida § 943.0515Florida Automatic Record Sealing§ 943.0595FDLE Certificate of EligibilityStep-by-Step Guide
Areas We Serve
Polk County
- Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Bartow
- Lakeland
- Winter Haven
- Haines City
- Lake Wales
- Auburndale
- Davenport
- Eagle Lake
- Mulberry
- Fort Meade
- Frostproof
- Dundee
- Lake Alfred
- Polk City
Highlands County
Hardee County
Surrounding Counties
Osceola CountyKissimmee & St. CloudHillsborough CountyTampaPasco CountyNew Port Richey & Dade CityOrange CountyOrlando
Crime Statistics by Area
- Polk County Crime Statistics
- Lakeland Crime Statistics
- Winter Haven Crime Statistics
- Bartow Crime Statistics
- Haines City Crime Statistics
- Highlands County Crime Statistics
- Sebring Crime Statistics
Resources
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