Misdemeanor charges

Misdemeanor charges in Florida are defined as criminal charges which are punishable by less than a year of incarceration. A person convicted of a misdemeanor can be sentenced to incarceration in the county jail. Whether its battery, assault, petit theft, criminal mischief < $1000, trespass, driving with license suspended, no valid drivers license, habitual traffic offender, disorderly conduct/intoxication, or resisting an officer without violence, etc., I have experience with all of these charges and will pursue the best possible outcome for your situation. 

Probation violations 

In Florida, a violation of probation occurs where a defendant substantially and willfully violates the conditions of a probationary sentence.  Probation proceedings differ significantly from ordinary criminal cases due to a lower standard of proof and the lack of many procedural and constitutional protections.

If you have been accused of violating probation or community control, you may have legal defenses to dismiss the charges or minimize the potential sentence. Thus, hiring a skillful attorney is crucial. 

dui charges

As a former prosecutor, I have the "know how" to skillfully negotiate plea offers for my clients. Further, a lot of times, there are numerous legal and factual issues that can negate the elements of a DUI. Also, there may be constitutional issues or illegalities made by the stopping or arresting officers which could cause your case being dismissed or the charges being reduced. Moreover, if there is a breath test, there possibly could be errors of maintenance or administration which could cause it to become inadmissible in court. With all these legal questions, it is important to have an attorney who understands this area of the law and will strive to get you the best possible result. 

Junenile charges

Even minor Juvenile charges can have a major impact on your child and their future. As a former Sarasota County Juvenile Prosecutor, Daniel Nawara has a deep understanding of the juvenile justice system and will be able to navigate you and your child through this entire process.  

Probation violations 

In Florida, a violation of probation occurs where a defendant substantially and willfully violates the conditions of a probationary sentence.  Probation proceedings differ significantly from ordinary criminal cases due to a lower standard of proof and the lack of many procedural and constitutional protections.

If you have been accused of violating probation or community control, you may have legal defenses to dismiss the charges or minimize the potential sentence. Thus, hiring a skillful attorney is crucial. 

Felony 

Felony charges in Florida are defined as criminal charges which are punishable by more than a year of incarceration.  A person convicted of a felony can be sentenced to incarceration in the Florida Department of Corrections. It is therefore crucial that you have an experienced attorney to review your case.