Charged With A Crime In Fort Myers? Our Criminal Defense Attorneys Are On Your Side.
Everyone makes mistakes and bad decisions from time to time. Unfortunately, if your mistakes led to Florida criminal charges, the potential consequences could be dire. Convictions often result in time in jail or prison, probation, steep fines and the lifelong stigma of having a criminal record.
For all these reasons and more, it is in your best interests to consult a criminal defense attorney who will help you aggressively fight the charges or otherwise resolve them as favorably as possible. In Fort Myers and surrounding areas, the easy choice is Patrick McLain Law. Our knowledgeable lawyers bring more than 20 years of combined legal experience to each case. They are also committed to giving each client the attention and advocacy they deserve.
Dedicated, Full-Service Representation In All Florida Criminal Law Matters
Our criminal defense attorneys provide knowledgeable, aggressive representation to clients accused of nearly any Florida criminal offense, including those related to:
Drunk driving: Whether you’ve been charged with a first-offense misdemeanor or a felony for repeat offenses with aggravating factors, our lawyers are ready to challenge the prosecution’s evidence and provide a comprehensive DUI defense designed to protect your freedom and your license.
Traffic violations: While many traffic offenses are considered infractions rather than crimes, they can still cause problems, including increasing your risk of license suspension and prompting your insurance company to raise your rates. Our attorneys will work quickly to help you contest traffic violations and keep your driving record clean.
Drug crimes: Florida law treats drug offenses harshly, even relatively minor crimes like simple possession (small quantities of drugs for personal use). Charges and penalties increase sharply for drug offenses like drug selling or distribution, trafficking and manufacturing.
Theft crimes: From shoplifting (petit theft) to grand theft to burglary and robbery, a conviction for a theft offense can lead to serious criminal penalties like fines, jail time and restitution. It can also make it difficult or impossible to work in certain industries that involve the handling of money.
Violent crimes: Our legal team has considerable experience defending clients against serious violent crime charges, including assault and battery, kidnapping, murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, armed robbery and more. When your freedom is on the line, you can’t afford to test a novice lawyer. You need the experience and track record our criminal defense attorneys provide.
Domestic violence: Several of the offenses mentioned above can be considered acts of domestic violence when there are familial, relational or housing ties between the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator. It is these existing relationships that differentiate domestic violence from other violent offenses.
Weapons offenses: The most common form of weapons offenses are gun charges. Examples include felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed firearm without a permit and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle or building. However, Florida criminal laws also allow for the prosecution of individuals who commit offenses with other weapons, including knives and explosives.
Sex crimes: These offenses are so stigmatized that allegations alone can ruin a person’s reputation. If you’ve been charged with a sex crime, you need the help of a criminal defense attorney who can ignore the public hysteria, focus on the facts and work to protect your rights, freedom and good name.
Our Defense Lawyers Can Help You Even After A Criminal Conviction
The criminal and noncriminal consequences of a conviction can impact you for years to come. As part of our firm’s commitment to providing comprehensive representation, we also help individuals resolve issues they face after a guilty verdict.
If you were accused of violating your probation, you could be facing the threat of a longer sentence or even jail time. Our lawyers will work with you to disprove the alleged violation or provide context showing that the violation was unintentional or out of your control.
An old arrest or criminal charge can cause problems on a background check for employment or housing, even if it does not result in a conviction. If a criminal record is holding you back from what you want to achieve, you may be eligible to have your record sealed or expunged. This can be a complicated process, but it is much easier with the guidance of our skilled attorneys.
Speak To An Attorney About Your Case For Free
From our office in Fort Myers, Patrick McLain Law serves clients in other Lee County cities like Cape Coral, as well as the surrounding counties of Hendry, Collier, Charlotte and Glades. We offer free initial consultations in criminal defense matters, which means you have nothing to lose by exploring your legal options. To get started, call 239-737-3735 or contact us online.