Criminal Law Process

Understanding the criminal law process in Florida

The main purpose of criminal law is to define what is considered a criminal offense—a violation of the rules set down by government for the behavior of society.  Criminal laws also specify your rights if you are accused of a crime and govern the steps that occur when the laws are enforced:

This criminal process can be complex and confusing.  Often, criminal cases are won or lost on the basis of technical procedural requirements.  When you are accused of committing a crime, the best action you can take is to get contact an attorney with a thorough understanding of the laws and comprehensive experience with the whole criminal process, such as the lawyers at Michael B. Cohen, P.A.. 

Your rights as a defendant

Based on the U.S. Constitution, our legal system is designed to protect people's rights.  That includes the presumption that you are innocent until proven guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt."  There are other constitutional rights that apply throughout the criminal process, including—

Whether you have just been brought in for questioning or have been charged with or convicted of a crime, it is vitally important to protect your constitutional rights.  Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for help as early in the process as possible.

Zealous defense of your constitutional rights

Protect your rights at all stages of the criminal process.  For a lawyer with deep experience in the state and federal criminal court systems, contact us online or call us at 954-928-0059.