St. Petersburg
In Florida, being arrested does not necessarily mean that you are guilty of a crime and that you will face several penalties. But, if law enforcement arrests you and takes you to jail to be booked, you should have an attorney with you during questioning. Saying something without having legal representation could be detrimental for your case. If arrested, you have the right to legal counsel and if you cannot afford a lawyer, the county where you were charged must provide you one. However, this does not mean that the attorney assigned to your case will be the best fit for you.
Even if you are facing charges for a minor crime, criminal allegations are serious accusations that can result in fines, time in prison/jail, among other penalties. Securing a Tampa Bay criminal defense attorney that knows how the criminal justice system works can be the key to obtaining a successful result. With over 30 years of combined experience, the attorneys at Goldman Wetzel have extensive experience handling criminal law cases.