FAQ

The police conducts and investigation, writes reports and refers the case to the state attorney for prosecution. The prosecutors analyse the case and decide to either charge the person with a crime or not. The prosecutor also has discretion to decide how to charge the case: misdemeanour or felony and what charges to file.

A criminal defense attorney can make a big difference on your case. An experienced attorney will analyse the facts of your case and find defenses that you may not know are possible. An attorney can also file motions to exclude certain pieces of evidence if the police failed to follow certain rules established by the United States Constitution. Every person is protected from unlawful searches and a criminal defense attorney can help you assert your rights.

In certain cases, yes. The state can still prosecute a case even if the “victim” does not want to prosecute. The state may believe they have enough evidence to convict you and will move forward in hopes you enter into a plea agreement. In certain cases the state can also compel a person to testify even if they do not wish to do so.

In Florida, DUIs carry severe sanctions including, jail, probation and many financial penalties. An experienced DUI attorney can help you by asserting your rights. DUI laws are complex and a trained attorney knows the nuances of the laws and can help you better defend yourself.

Since the election of Donald Trump as President, any criminal conviction may expose a non-citizen to immigration consequences. Certain criminal convictions may have direct immigration consequences. and grave consequences to someone’s immigration status, often leading to deportation proceedings. An attorney trained in immigration laws as well as criminal law can help you better protect yourself from possible immigration consequences.

Clearing up an arrest warrant can be done one way: appearing in front of the court that issued the warrant. As long as the warrant is in the system, the person can be arrested for it in any state, in any contact with the police or government agency, and even coming into the United States at the airport. Immediate action to clear up the warrant is the best way to approach this legal problem. Voluntarily coming into the court may often prevent later jail time if the person is actually arrested on the warrant.

Not all lawyers are the same. At the PD Law Firm, P.A. we have years of experience representing thousands of clients in criminal cases. Our lawyers understand the consequences of a criminal conviction affect much more than the defendant. Criminal convictions affect families, job prospects, housing, etc. For non-citizens, it is very important to hire an attorney that understand immigration as well as criminal law to avoid unwanted consequences. At the PD Law Firm, P.A. we have the immigration and criminal law experience needed to represent those facing criminal charges.

U.S. Immigration laws are very complex and it can be difficult to know what is the best visa or permit to apply. Since Donald Trump was elected President, immigration regulations are fast changing and often unpredictable. An attorney can analyze your case to decide the best approach, which can save you money and time. Applying for the wrong visa, incorrectly filing out forms and not providing the necessary documentation can cause serious delays and even denials.

Immigration processes can have consequences that reach outside the ambit of immigration itself. Immigration can affect and is affected by family, financials, employment, health, business, etc. The lawyers at the PD Law Firm, P.A. are fully licensed to practice law and trained in other areas of the law in addition to immigration.

Many people who hired “notarios” and consultants come to us to fix problems caused by incorrectly filed applications and documentation. At the PD Law Firm, P.A. we are trained in immigration laws and understand that not all situations are the same. We serve each client individually by communicating and understanding their situation.

No. No honest lawyer can make this type of guarantee. We have a very high rate of success with our applications and we can promise we will work very hard on your case.