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Have You Been Arrested or Accused of a Crime in The Villages?

Washo and Spivey is a team of The Villages criminal defense attorneys with a combined experience of 45+ years in successfully defending clients in Sumter, Lake, and Marion County. From small minor offenses to serious felonies, our criminal law firm handles all kinds of cases Criminal Traffic Violations, Battery, DUI, Drug Charges, Sex Crimes, and Homicide.

Getting arrested can feel like your life is over, especially if it’s your first offense and you have never dealt with law enforcement or the legal system before. Schedule a consultation with our skilled attorneys and we will examine your case and develop a defense strategy to achieve the best possible legal outcome. Our office is conveniently located next to the Sumter and Lake County Courthouses.

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Misdemeanor vs. Felony Criminal Charges

Criminal offenses are categorized into misdemeanors and felonies based on the nature and severity of the crime. Misdemeanors are considered less serious charges with penalties such as fines, short-term jail sentences (usually less than one year), probation, or court-ordered community service. Examples of misdemeanors include petty theft, simple assault, minor drug possession, and traffic violations.

Felonies are more serious offenses with harsher penalties including longer prison sentences (more than one year), larger fines, and the loss of civil rights like voting, obtaining certain professional licenses, and owning firearms. Felonies encompass crimes like murder, rape, burglary, drug trafficking, and aggravated assault.

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Common Crimes & Legal Charges in Florida

Florida crime laws categorize all criminal acts with their own charges and penalties depending on factors like what kind of acts were committed, whether or not anyone was harmed, the age of the victim(s), the offender’s criminal record.

Drug Crimes

Drug crimes involve the illegal possession, distribution, manufacture, or use of controlled substances. Drug-related offenses are categorized based on the substances and activities involved with penalties ranging from fines and probation to significant imprisonment. These charges and punishments reflect the state’s efforts to control substance abuse and its impacts on public safety. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged for a drug-related crime, contact our office to schedule a consultation with a The Villages drug charge attorney.

Violent Crimes

A violent crime is an offense where the perpetrator either uses or threatens to use force against a victim. This includes serious crimes that cause physical and psychological damage such as murder, rape, assault, and robbery. Since violent crimes are seen as a threat to individual and public safety, they carry heavier penalties like long prison sentences, loss of civil rights like voting or driving, registration as a sex offender, and difficult finding employment or housing. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged for a violent crime, contact our office to schedule a consultation with a The Villages violent crime attorney.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is when an individual operates a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs beyond legal limits, compromising their ability to drive safely. This offense carries serious penalties like fines, license suspension, mandatory education programs, and potential incarceration. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged for a DUI, contact our office to schedule a consultation with a The Villages DUI attorney.

Criminal Traffic Violations

Criminal traffic violations are breaches of the laws governing vehicle operation on public roads such as minor offenses like Driving While License Suspended and No Valid Driver’s License to more serious charges. Penalties vary and can include fines, points on a driver’s license, increased insurance rates, and for serious violations, license suspension or imprisonment. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged for a traffic offense, contact our office to schedule a consultation with a The Villages criminal traffic violation attorney.

Assault & Battery

Assault and battery are often paired together and refer to distinct but related criminal acts. Assault is the threat or attempt to inflict physical harm, creating a reasonable fear of imminent violence. Battery involves actual physical contact or harm inflicted on another person without consent. Legal consequences vary and are usually reflective of the severity and impact on the victim. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with assault or battery, contact our office to schedule a consultation with a The Villages assault and battery attorney.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence situations can get complicated. Emotions run high, and matters can quickly turn into “he said, she said” battles. What’s more, when the police respond to a domestic violence call, someone generally gets arrested. After that, the alleged victim has no say in whether charges are laid or not.

The time immediately after an arrest is scary, and what happens in the coming months may have life-long consequences. However, for the time being, you can put your worries aside. Washo & Spivey Law can help you avoid a conviction and everything that comes with it. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged for domestic violence, contact our office to schedule a consultation with a The Villages domestic violence attorney.

Injunctions

Injunctions are protective legal orders issued by a court that require an individual to do or refrain from doing specific actions. They are often used in cases of harassment, domestic violence, stalking, or to protect privacy and property rights. Violating an injunction can result in criminal charges, fines, and other legal consequences. If you or someone you know has been served with an injunction, contact our office to schedule a consultation with a The Villages injunction attorney.

Sex Crimes

Sex crimes such as Sexual Battery, Sexual Assault, Child Molestation, Traveling to Meet a Minor, and Child Pornography charges are very serious offenses. These crimes include rape, sexual assault, child molestation, and possession of child pornography.

Such offenses are taken very seriously and hold harsh penalties including imprisonment, registration as a sex offender, and difficulty finding employment or housing. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged for a sex crime, contact our office to schedule a consultation with a The Villages sex crime attorney.

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We know how scary it can be when you’ve been arrested and don’t know what to do, but our lawyers are here to help! If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged for a crime in Sumter, Lake Or Marion County, contact our office right away to schedule a consultation with a criminal defense attorney in The Villages, FL.

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