Violent Crimes in Orange County, FL
In Orange County, Florida, violent crimes prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office encompass a range of serious offenses, including:
- simple battery
- domestic violence battery
- felony aggravated battery
- felony battery on a law enforcement officer
- simple assault
- felony aggravated assault
- robbery
- armed robbery
- sexually motivated crimes
- sexual battery
- lewd and lascivious behaviors
- resisting arrest with or without violence (obstruction of a law enforcement officer
The State Attorney’s Office has established specialized units to prosecute violent crimes more effectively. For instance, in February 2024, a Violent Crimes Unit was launched to focus on cases such as attempted murders, kidnappings, carjackings, home invasions, and armed robberies.
Attorneys for Violent Crimes in Orange County, FL
If you were arrested for a crime of violence in Orlando or the surrounding areas of Orange County, FL, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
At Sammis Law Firm, we understand the standard operating procedures used by local police departments during investigations of violent crimes. We also understand how the State Attorney’s Office prosecutes these cases.
Call for an initial consultation with an attorney to discuss the charges pending against you, the potential punishments for those charges, and the best defenses to fight for an outright dismissal.
Call 813-250-0500.
Additional Resources
Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office – The Criminal Investigations Division is headed up by Major Jeffery Eifler – Division Commander at 2500 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida 32804. Sections within the CID include the Investigative Services Section, the General Assignment Section, and the Major Case Section. Units within the Major Case Section include the Felony Crimes Unit, Victim Advocate Squad, Sexual Offender Surveillance, and Violent Crimes Unit.
This article was last updated on Friday, November 8, 2024.