Criminal Defense Lawyers in Orlando and Central Florida
Fighting for Your Rights and Freedom in Florida State and Federal Courts
With three convenient locations in Central Florida (Orlando, Altamonte Springs and Kissimmee), the criminal defense attorneys at Carsten & Ladan, P.A. aggressively defend clients charged with a serious criminal offense. Our clients are Florida residents as well as tourists who are charged with a crime in the Orlando-Central Florida area.
For a full and frank discussion of your case and the possible outcome, please contact or call Carsten & Ladan, P.A. at 407.657.1555 (in Orlando / Orange County), at 407.657.9945 (in Altamonte Springs / Seminole County) or at 407.846.6432 (in Kissimmee / Osceola County), Our conversation is completely confidential and our consultation is free.
Knowledgeable Criminal Defense Attorneys
We defend clients accused of state and federal crimes throughout Central Florida. Our criminal defense services include defending people against the following types of crimes:
- Sex crimes: Our criminal defense lawyers defend individuals charged with serious sex offenses, including sexual battery, soliciting a minor for sex, lewd and lascivious crimes against children.
- Violent crimes: Our criminal defense attorneys defend clients charged with a violent crime, including murder, manslaughter vehicular homicide, and aggravated assault, as well as crimes committed with a firearm or weapon.
- Computer and Internet sex crimes: We defend individuals charged with computer crimes, including child pornography, solicitation of a minor, theft, fraud and identity theft.
- Drug charges: Our criminal defense team represents clients charged with a drug crime, including drug possession, drug trafficking, drug manufacturing and drug cultivation, as well as prescription fraud and dealing prescription narcotics.
- Theft, fraud and forgery: Our criminal defense team represents clients charged with theft crimes like identity theft, shoplifting, white collar crimes theft by fraud, larceny, grand theft auto, armed robbery and burglary.
- Assault, battery and domestic violence
- Drunk driving — DUI and traffic offenses
- Juvenile offenses
While there are a number of sanctions, which may be imposed as part of a criminal sentence, incarceration is the most significant. In Florida, criminal charges are divided into two main categories, misdemeanor offenses and felony offenses. Knowing the level of offense will help you determine what the maximum possible penalties are for a particular crime. Below is a quick synopsis of these penalties*:
- 2nd Degree Misdemeanor - Sixty (60) days in jail & $500.00 fine.
- 1st Degree Misdemeanor - Twelve (12) months in jail & a $1,000.00 fine.
- 3rd Degree Felony - Five (5) years prison & a $5,000.00 fine.
- 2nd Degree Felony - Fifteen (15) years in prison & a $10,000.00 fine.
- 1st Degree Felony - Thirty (30) years in prison & a $25,000.00 fine.
- Capital Offense - The Death Penalty
*PLEASE NOTE: The penalties listed above do not account for prior criminal history or the possibility of enhancements available to the State. For a complete discussion about the criminal punishment score sheet in your case, please contact or call Carsten & Ladan, P.A. at 407.657.1555 (in Orlando / Orange County), at 407.657.9945 (in Altamonte Springs / Seminole County) or at 407.846.6432 (in Kissimmee / Osceola County)
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