Criminal Defense in Bartow, FL

The key to obtaining the best result is often having representation early in your case. It is also important to retain a lawyer who is familiar with the particular criminal law procedures and practices that are most effective when fighting cases in Polk County, FL.

For cases prosecuted at the courthouse in Bartow, FL, local law enforcement officers must follow strict guidelines and standard operating procedures unique to their agency, including the standard operating procedures at the Bartow Police Department.

Our attorneys are familiar with these standard operating procedures and how mistakes these officers make might impact the case.

Attorneys for Criminal Defense in Bartow, FL

If you have been arrested for any misdemeanor or felony crime in Bartow, Florida, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for Polk County, FL. In the center of Florida’s 20 judicial circuits, the 10th Judicial Circuit covers all of Polk County, FL, including cases at the courthouse in Bartow, Lakeland, and Winter Haven, FL.

The criminal lawyers at the Sammis Law Firm are experienced in providing representation at every stage of the criminal case, from the first appearance within 24 hours after the arrest, an emergency bond hearing, arraignment, pre-trial disposition hearings, pre-trial conferences, through a jury trial.

We focus exclusively on criminal defense. Call 813-250-0500.

Pre-File Investigations During the 21 Days After the Arrest

If you have been arrested for any felony criminal offenses, keep in mind that the prosecutors for the State Attorney’s Office in Bartow, FL, take up to 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 file felony charges formally, or only to file greatly reduced charges.

It is usually more effective to try and prevent the felony charges from being filed in the first place than to fight the charges after they have already been filed.

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

Schedule Your Free Consultation with a Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense, call an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Bartow, FL, to discuss the best way to fight the charges against you.

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

At the Sammis Law Firm, P.A., we represent clients charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes in Bartow, Florida, including the following offenses:

• DUI in Polk County, FL, including DUI refusal cases, DUI cases with high BAC readings, and felony DUI cases;
• Drug crimes;
• 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 assault, battery, stalking, aggravated battery, or violation of protective order;
• Domestic battery;
• Seal and expunge a criminal record.

Contact an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney who practices in Bartow, Polk County, FL, about the best way to fight the criminal charges pending against you. Call us today at (813) 250-0500 to speak with an attorney about your criminal case.

Fighting DUI Charges in Bartow, FL

If you have been arrested for drunk driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, contact the DUI Defense Attorneys for Bartow, FL, for more information.

During the free consultation, we can explain the best ways to fight the administrative suspension of your Florida driver’s license that takes effect ten (10) days after your DUI arrest.

Winning the administrative hearing will allow you to drive without restriction while you fight the criminal DUI charges. Contact a Polk County DUI Lawyer to discuss your case today.

The attorneys at the Sammis Law Firm are familiar with the tactics used by DUI enforcement officers in Bartow, FL, and throughout the surrounding areas in Polk County.

Additional Resources

Bartow Criminal Justice Academy – The Bartow Senior Criminal Justice Academy is a multi-year program that gives students the skills for employment or continued education in the criminal justice industry, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The Academy for Criminal Justice in Bartow, FL, provides hands-on training through classroom work, laboratories, and simulations. The program works with the Florida Public Service Association (FPSA) to provide career opportunities in the criminal justice field.

Law Enforcement Links in Bartow, FL – Visit the website of the City of Bartow to find helpful links and additional information about law enforcement agencies in Florida, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) on crimes in Florida, the website of the Florida Office of Attorney General, and the Florida Department of Corrections.

This article was last updated on Friday, January 26, 2024.