Criminal Justice in Brooksville, FL

If you were arrested for a misdemeanor or felony crime in Brooksville, Florida, contact an experienced criminal justice lawyer in Hernando County.

The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm are experienced in providing representation at every stage of the case, including:

• the first appearance within 24 hours after the arrest;
• any emergency bond hearing;
• arraignment;
• pre-trial disposition hearings;
• motion hearings;
• pre-trial conferences; and
• trial.

Getting the best result in your case often requires hiring an experienced attorney as early as possible. Hire an attorney familiar with the particular criminal law procedures and practices most effective in the courtrooms in Hernando County, FL.

Criminal Justice Attorneys for Brooksville, FL

If you have been arrested for felony offenses, remember that the State Attorney’s Office in Brooksville takes 21 days to make a filing decision.

Having an attorney early in the case gives you the best chance of convincing the prosecutor not to formally file felony charges or to file reduced charges.

It is usually more effective to try to prevent felony charges from being filed than to fight them after they have already been filed.

Don’t lose one of the most important battles in the case by not having representation during the first 21 days after your arrest for any felony criminal charge.

At Sammis Law Firm, P.A., we focus exclusively on criminal defense. That focus lets our attorneys stay ahead of recent changes in Florida criminal laws and defenses.

Our attorneys are familiar with the tactics used by deputies with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies. We regularly appear in front of the judges in Hernando County, FL, and we understand how prosecutors at the State Attorney’s Office make decisions.

Contact us to fight out what you need to do today to protect all of your rights and have the best chance of avoiding a criminal conviction or prosecution.

Call 813-250-0500.

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Our website provides information on various criminal offenses in Florida, including the special procedures and considerations that may apply to your criminal case in Brooksville, FL, including the following offenses:

• DUI, including DUI refusal cases, DUI cases with high BAC readings, and felony DUI cases;
• Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License;
• Reckless driving;
• Habitual traffic offender (HTO);
• Violation of probation (VOP);
• Theft offenses, including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, employee theft, fraud, credit card fraud, or shoplifting (petit theft);
• Domestic violence, including battery, assault, stalking, false imprisonment, or violation of protective order;
• Petitions for a domestic violence protective order (restraining order);
• Extradition to Hernando County, FL.

The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm can help you quickly seal or expunge a criminal history report for any arrest or charge in Brooksville or Hernando County.

The term “seal” refers to the court procedure of putting “under seal” any court record, police report, or arrest information. After the records are sealed, the public is not permitted to access them or confirm that they exist. The process of expunging a record is similar to the process of sealing a record.

Resources

Hernando County Judicial Services – Learn more about criminal justice in the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Hernando County, including the circuit and county court with seven full-time judges and one part-time judge. Information on the Clerk’s Office, a Judiciary Directory, the State Attorney’s Office, and the Public Defender’s Office.

Hernando County Clerk of Court – Criminal Court – Visit the Hernando County Clerk of Court’s Office website to learn more about the criminal courts. Learn how to search for information about a pending criminal court case or find the docket. Find information on the three different types of criminal cases, including Circuit Felony (CF) (any crime punishable by a prison sentence), Misdemeanor (MM) (offenses punishable by a maximum of one year in the county jail), Criminal Traffic (CT) (traffic cases that are heard in county court and punishable by a jail term not to exceed one year).

Finding a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Hernando County, FL.

We understand you have various options for hiring a criminal defense attorney for your charges. Finding the right attorney for your case can be difficult.

We provide a free consultation to help you make an informed decision. During the consultation, we can discuss the charges pending against you, the typical penalties imposed for that offense, the best defenses, and how to fight the case for an outright dismissal.

Contact us today to discuss your case with one of our criminal defense attorneys for Hernando County, FL.

Call 813-250-0500.

This article was last updated on Thursday, September 12, 2024.