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Are you thinking about representing yourself in a criminal defense case in Orlando? Learn why that’s a bad idea in this video by our Orlando criminal attorneys.
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Are you thinking about representing yourself in a criminal defense case in Orlando? Learn why that’s a bad idea in this video by our Orlando criminal attorneys.
Question:
Can I represent myself in a criminal case in Orlando?
Answer:
We’ve spoken to potential clients about this issue in the past. They’ve come to see me. We’ve talked about their arrest here in Orlando, Florida. Here in Orlando, Florida, it’s different. It’s the same judicial circuit. It’s the city of Orlando and it’s Kissimmee. Any time we have someone from those two areas, we advise them that, sure, you can represent yourself, but we think the better question is should you represent yourself. The tactics that are used by the prosecutors in both of those counties can really affect a person who’s involved, the person who’s charged.
The person who is charged, they don’t know all the intricacies of the laws which can be numerous. The state of Florida is dictated by many laws that detail what the crimes are, what the specific sanctions are, and not only that, you have to be familiar with the actual defenses to any of those crimes, gathering of evidence, litigation protocols. At the end of the day, We would never recommend that a person who’s arrested in Orlando ever try to represent themselves. If you have any other questions about being arrested in Orlando or central Florida area, please contact our firm.
Have you been charged with a crime that carries significant penalties in Florida and have questions about pleading guilty? Contact our experienced Orlando criminal defense lawyers today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
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