by Dunn Law Firm | Jan 4, 2023 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is an assault, battery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or other criminal offense committed by a household or family member that results in injury or death of another household or family member. When it comes to domestic violence, a lawyer can help. To learn what lawyers can do to help those involved in domestic violence charges, continue reading.
Facing a domestic violence incident can be difficult. This is why domestic violence attorneys are here to help. A domestic violence attorney represents your best interests. They can work with you to make strategic decisions, including decisions about evidence presentations and testimony selections, as a way to best benefit your case. A domestic violence attorney’s goal is to represent you as well as possible.
When getting in touch with a lawyer, there are a few questions you may want to ask. For example, ask them about their prior experience with domestic violence cases. If your potential attorney can explain things to you clearly, they may be a good choice for your case. Also ask them about their goals for your case, their strategy, and how they prepare for each trial. If you like the answers you hear, they may be the ideal lawyer for your case.
Don’t forget to ask a potential domestic violence attorney about the results of their previous cases. Find out about their track record to see if they are a successful lawyer who can represent you well in court. During your research for a domestic violence attorney, consider The Dunn Law Firm in Sarasota. Our team has experience working with domestic violence cases and we want to help you. Call us today at 941-866-4352.
by Dunn Law Firm | Nov 20, 2022 | Traffic Attorney
The Dunn Law Firm wants you to be informed about criminal law so you can avoid situations which can get you into trouble. However, there may be times when you need our services, and one such area involves driver’s license suspensions. What types of offenses can result in the suspension of your license? Typically these suspensions fall under different classifications:
Driving Offenses
No insurance– If you are caught driving without valid auto insurance you can lose your license for up to three years for a first offense.
Accumulated points — Many driving violations, such as speeding, can result in points assessed against your license. If you accumulate too many points in a given period your license can be suspended.
Other Offenses
Failure to comply — This rule can encompass different violations, but actions such as failure to pay child support as an example can result in a license suspension until the payments are made. Failure to follow actions of the court, such as attending classes or attending a required hearing on your case, can result in license suspension. The suspension term can vary for the offense, so it is best to consult with the Dunn Law Firm if you have any court-ordered actions and have failed to comply or to be certain you are taking correct actions needed to comply.
Crimes
DUI — Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a crime and can result in license suspension for up to a year for the first offense. Subsequent offenses can result in further suspension, revocation, and jail time.
Drug crimes — Crimes such as selling drugs or being in possession can result in license suspension.
If you have any of the above violations or offenses, don’t take chances with your future. Contact Adam Dunn and the Dunn Law Firm today for a consultation. You can reach us at 941-866-4352.
by Dunn Law Firm | Aug 6, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested or charged and convicted, there may be an opportunity to expunge your record in Florida. Expungement differs from records sealing, though the two offer some similarities.
If you successfully expunge your record for a criminal arrest you in effect no longer have a criminal record. A copy is kept by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, but not even a court order can unseal it. A sealed record, though not visible in public records, can be found with a court order in most cases.
Here are some details about expunging a criminal record in Florida:
- You only get to do this ONCE in your lifetime, so choose very carefully if you have multiple arrest records.
- You cannot expunge a criminal record which resulted in a guilty verdict. Similarly, you cannot expunge court records unless you were found not guilty.
- You cannot seal or expunge records for serious felonies including homicide, manslaughter, aggravated assault and battery, most sex crimes, robbery, burglary of a residence, and some others.
Why should you consider a records expungement? In effect the criminal record no longer exists, so you are not required to notify a prospective employer that you had a criminal record. The only exception is if you apply to serve in law enforcement, in which case you must reveal the record even if it is sealed or expunged.
If you feel you have a criminal record which is keeping you from integrating into society or getting a job you need, contact Adam Dunn and the Dunn Law Firm at 941-866-4352. We can discuss the particulars of your criminal past and help make a determination whether expungement or sealing is a viable option for you.
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by Dunn Law Firm | Jun 19, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you are facing criminal charges you might feel the most important considerations are for your upcoming case. You may also be tempted to plead to lesser charges to avoid missing time from work if you are employed. There are unfortunately some long-term consequences to consider if you believe missing time from your job is the most important issue.
You could lose your job — A conviction on a felony charge or even some misdemeanors could result in termination from your current job. Many companies and industries will not hire or retain people with criminal records. Many companies have clauses written in their employee contracts that permit them to terminate employees if they are convicted while working for those companies. Pleading guilty to lesser charges may not eliminate the risk of losing your job, especially if your company still believes you are guilty of the more serious original charges.
If you think not telling your current employer is the best option, this could also result in your termination. Failure to notify them of a conviction can be cause for termination, and some employers run background checks on their employees as part of their annual employee reviews. Your conviction could also be reported by another employee or the company could read about it in a local newspaper.
If affects your future employment — A criminal conviction will follow you around well into the future. Many companies will not hire anyone with a criminal record. Moving to another state to avoid a criminal record rarely works in today’s world of digital record keeping. The consequences of a criminal conviction can impact you for years to come.
The Dunn Law Firm in Sarasota is dedicated to your criminal defense. We promise to provide you aggressive and thorough criminal defense from minor to serious criminal charges. We can help you get charges reduced or dropped, and can assist with the process of sealing or expunging your criminal records if you are eligible, making it easier to get jobs in the future. Contact the Dunn Law Firm today at 941-866-4352 any time of day or night.
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by Dunn Law Firm | May 1, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
If you are facing criminal charges, there is a series of steps to follow in your defense case. Following these steps can help you prepare for your case and educate yourself with information related to the decisions you may have to make. Learn about the criminal defense steps by reading on.
The first step in a criminal case is the arrest or the notices, followed by the booking. If you do not respond to notices, you can be arrested and booked. Then, the first court appearance takes place with 72 hours of arrest. If you do not get bailed out during your first day in jail, you will have a first appearance in court. This appearance, also called the advisory, is where a judge can set your bond amount and advise you on the charges you are facing.
Following the advisory is the arraignment. The arraignment takes place 30 to 60 days after the first court appearance. During the arraignment, a plea is given. The three plea options are not guilty, guilty, and no contest. After a plea, formal charges can go into effect between one and 90 days after the arraignment. A discovery then happens within 30 days, followed by the potential of an early resolution or pretrial intervention. A motion to suppress can also happen before pretrial.
Following the pretrial, individuals can go through a hearing, a plea deal, depositions, a trial, and the sentencing. During these steps, you may want to work with a lawyer from the Dunn Law Firm. Contact us to work with an attorney who is dedicated to helping you defend your case. Our team at Adam Dunn Law is professional, skilled, and available to take your case. To talk to an attorney now, call us at 941-866-4352.
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