Tampa Criminal Lawyers
Florida Criminal Defense Law Practice
Our Tampa, Florida, law firm — Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group — provides our clients with vigorous criminal defense.
Don't wait to be charged before you contact an attorney.
Contact the Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group online or call toll-free at 866-549-7081.
We can help you protect your rights and explore all your options if you are facing the following situations:
DUI : A charge of drunk driving should never be taken lightly. The potential consequences are significant. Our lawyers do everything possible to protect your rights, limit your penalties and preserve your freedom to drive whether this is your first violation or this is your second or third offense.
Driving with a suspended license : Most people think that driving while their license is suspended is a relatively minor offense. It is not —- this can even be a felony in some instances. The Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group will work hard to restore your license and your ability to drive in a separate administrative proceeding while defending you against the criminal charges.
Suspended license/habitual traffic offender : If designated as a habitual traffic offender (HTO), you will lose your license for five years, the first year of which you will not be allowed to drive at all. Our lawyers help you fight the HTO designation and apply for a restricted license after the first year of your suspension.
Traffic tickets : Traffic tickets can affect your insurance rates. Moreover, if you fail to resolve them, you may have your license suspended. You should never disregard a traffic ticket. Instead, you should be proactive in seeking out Florida speeding ticket defense representation to avoid points, insurance penalties, and other forms of punishment.
Domestic violence : Domestic violence is an area of particular focus for our Tampa criminal defense attorneys. Both attorneys served in the domestic violence unit of the Florida State Attorney's office. We truly understand the process of defending these difficult and sensitive cases.
Restraining orders/injunctions for protection : A restraining order or injunction for protection is a serious matter that can cause substantial disruption to a person's life, as well as serious legal consequences if they violate the order. Our attorneys counsel and represent you with any matter related to a restraining order or injunction for protection.
Sex crimes : Someone convicted of certain sex crimes may be required to register as a sex offender. It is important to have a vigorous defense if you are facing a sex crimes charge —- a conviction could follow you for the rest of your life.
Drug charges : If you are convicted of certain state or federal drug charges, you may be facing significant prison time and hefty fines, as well as the social stigma of being a drug user or dealer. You could also face a driver's license suspension upon conviction for certain drug charges. It is important to have the advocacy of an experienced criminal defense lawyer to examine your case and fight against your charges.
Theft crimes : Theft charges encompass everything from shoplifting to major fraud and embezzlement. Our law firm handles any type of theft charge.
Firearms charges : A firearms violations charge can be a violation of the Florida prohibition against carrying a concealed weapon, a felon in possession of a firearm, or the use or display of a firearm or weapon.
Juvenile criminal defense : The juvenile criminal court system is geared towards rehabilitation and intervention. However, in cases involving serious crimes and older juveniles, prosecutors are seeking to try them as adults. Our attorneys can fight to keep your teen from being charged as an adult while helping him or her receive a second chance to rectify the mistakes they made.
Probation violations : If arrested for violating the terms of your probation, you could be sent to prison and face additional charges and penalties. Our attorneys help you notify your probation officer and represent you in court to try and minimize the consequences of a probation violation.
Emergency bond hearings : We know how to work quickly to attempt to secure a bond if you have been arrested for an outstanding warrant, violation of probation, or if you are facing new charges while out on bond for other unrelated offenses.
Sealing and expunging records : The record of your criminal conviction can haunt you forever. Find out about the different ways that certain types of criminal records can be expunged or sealed from public view.
To learn more about our criminal defense practice, contact our Tampa office. We can also represent and defend people who are from out- of- state, but need local representation for charges they are facing in the state of Florida, such as assault, a speeding ticket, or DUI.
