TAMPA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER FIGHTING FOR THE ACCUSED
If you are charged with a crime in the Tampa Bay area, you must have the advice and services of the right Tampa criminal defense attorney. Criminal convictions are penalized with stiff fines, probation, a lasting criminal record, and in some cases, jail or prison. Your freedom, your family, and your future may be at risk, but the right defense attorney will protect your rights and fight hard for the truth, justice, and freedom you need.
In the Tampa Bay area, attorney Pat Courtney resolves criminal charges against his clients aggressively and completely. He will work with you personally through every step of the legal process. Pat Courtney believes that you are innocent until and unless every element of the charge against you can be proven in a court of law. If you are arrested and accused of a crime, don’t panic. Instead, call defense attorney Pat Courtney – at once.
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WHAT CAN THE RIGHT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY DO FOR YOU?
The right attorney should offer straightforward legal advice, listen to you, and guide you from start to finish through the criminal justice process. Patrick Courtney will explain exactly how the law applies to your case, what may happen to you, and how you can help in your own defense. He will develop an effective, proactive defense strategy on your behalf.
In most criminal cases, the first step is to try having the case dismissed. If your case can’t be dismissed, it may go to trial, where Mr. Courtney will cast doubt on the evidence against you to help return a not guilty verdict; we’ll bring in skilled investigators and expert witnesses to help. If the state’s evidence is overwhelming and a conviction is unavoidable, Mr. Courtney will negotiate for an acceptable plea bargain or alternative sentencing.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU’RE ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE?
You’ll have a ten-day window to take action, or your driver’s license will be automatically suspended. You’ll need to reach Pat Courtney at once if you hope to keep your license. What are the penalties for a DUI or BUI conviction? The penalties for a first offense can include six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a one-year driver’s license suspension.
There are additional penalties for “aggravated” circumstances in a DUI case as well and every Florida driver should know what they are. If your blood alcohol content (“BAC”) level measures at or above 0.15 percent when you are arrested, you may face a mandatory doubling of fines; court-ordered installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle; and additional jail time. However, attorney Pat Courtney can ensure that an aggressive, effective defense is offered on your behalf.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU’RE CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR OR A FELONY?
Misdemeanors are considered less serious than felonies, but a misdemeanor conviction creates a criminal record that can be used to deny you employment, educational opportunities, and even housing. Contact attorney Pat Courtney promptly if you’ve been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. It’s important to give your attorney time to investigate the charge against you and develop a defense strategy on your behalf.
A felony, on the other hand, is a whole other story. In Florida, a third-degree felony conviction is punishable with up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. A second-degree felony conviction is punishable with up to fifteen years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. First-degree felony convictions are penalized with up to thirty years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. “Life” offenses are penalized with life in prison without parole. Capital felony convictions are punishable by death or life without parole.
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Whether you’ve been charged with a traffic offense or a violent felony, you will quickly need the right criminal defense lawyer’s experience, advice, and services. For over two decades, defense attorney Pat Courtney has successfully defended clients charged with traffic violations, DUIs, and serious felonies. His extensive legal background – and his reputation for aggressively representing his clients – make him the right attorney for you. He will ensure that you receive just and fair treatment from Florida’s criminal justice system.
If you are charged with any felony or misdemeanor – anywhere in or near the Tampa Bay area – do not plead guilty, and do not try to act as your own attorney. Far too much – including your freedom – will be at stake. Instead, call Tampa defense attorney Pat Courtney at (813) 252-1529, and he will put his considerable legal skills and experience to work for you.