Understand that even though you may have been charged with some criminal wrongdoing, it doesn’t mean the you will necessarily suffer a criminal conviction. Oftentimes, in certain cases, it is possible to get your charges dropped or reduced. Some of our clients have been qualified for pre-trial diversion programs which takes their cases out of the court system and results in an outright dropping of all charges at the conclusion of the program. Even for those who are not eligible, it still may be possible to avoid a conviction and even get your record sealed or expunged! It pays to hire the best Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney you can find.
In any criminal prosecution, the prosecutor has an obligation to provide certain documents and evidence to the defense. As a former prosecutor serving as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, I understand what goes into prosecuting a case and what is needed to successfully negotiate with the state attorney’s office. I now use that experience to the benefit of my clients. Know your rights! In felony cases, the state may not have yet filed the charges against you. In that event, your attorney may be able to negotiate before the charges are filed to increase your chances of avoiding a felony prosecution altogether. Misdemeanor prosecutions can likewise be negotiated and result in lesser charges being filed or even having all the charges dropped in certain situations. Others can expect that their cases may be resolved in a way that will clear them for a record sealing or expungement if they are eligible. See our criminal records section for details.
Our firm has handled every type of misdemeanor and felony arrest out there. From homicides all the way down to traffic tickets, we know how to defend you! See our specific sections dealing with DUI's, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Domestic disputes and the rest for more specific information on your case. Always remember that you are never obligated to speak with a police officer who is investigating you for a crime! You have a right to refuse or call a lawyer to assist you in the investigative phase. Your rights aren’t put on hold until after you are arrested! You have them right now! Learn how to exercise them and call us now. L. Lee Lockett Law, Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney at 904.858.9818. We are here for you 24 hours a day!
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