Being charged with a crime in the state of Florida should never be taken lightly. Florida has some of the toughest criminal penalties in the country, and even misdemeanor crimes like first-time DUI and possession of marijuana can carry a jail sentence. If you’ve been arrested or know that you’re being investigated for a crime, you need to retain the services of a top-tier criminal defense attorney. In St. Petersburg, that’s Christopher M. Sierra, P.A.
The state and local government spend a tremendous amount of resources, arresting individuals and convicting them, but as a criminal defendant, you have an advantage. The burden of proving your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is on the prosecution. That means that in most cases, your criminal defense attorney can get your charges reduced or dropped by raising questions about the case. Here are some of the proven strategies that a criminal defense lawyer may employ to get your case dismissed or charges reduced.
Like most public defenders offices, the Pinellas County Public Defender is staffed with dedicated, hardworking professionals, but they are all expected to carry a heavy caseload. That means that they have less time to dedicate to each client. A private criminal defense lawyer, like Christopher M. Sierra, manages their own caseload and dedicates as much time to their client’s needs as is required to win.
Attorney Sierra has spent years developing a solid reputation in the St. Petersburg area. If you’ve been arrested for a crime, you can have confidence that everything possible is being done to secure your freedom. Call today.
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Learn MoreAfter graduating from law school at Mercer University, Chris spent a few years working criminal appeal cases before joining his father’s firm. One of his strengths is that he can often settle a client’s case outside of court — which saves them a lot of time and money. However, if trial is necessary, Chris is ready to aggressively and fearlessly take on the job.
You need someone in your corner who believes in you — someone who is loyal, has no desire to judge, and whose only concern is protecting your rights and your freedom. Allow me to help you through this situation and you'll soon see that I offer the support and guidance you need to endure.