Resisting Arrest Attorney in Orlando, FL

Resisting Arrest Overview

Resisting arrest is an arbitrary, poorly defined and inconsistently enforced charge in Florida. Most police officers will use it to strengthen their case against you, the person who has been arrested on another criminal charge. Resisting arrest can have negative consequences on your criminal case, increasing fines, adding potential jail time onto a sentence and affecting probation. If you have been accused of resisting an arresting officer with violence, you may be facing a third-degree felony charge that could land you in prison for up to five years.

Lawyers Defend Against Resisting Arrest Charges

At the law firm of Lapina & DuBois, our goal is to get the resisting arrest charge dropped and then concentrate on defending you against the other charges. We are a criminal defense law firm based in Orlando, Florida, focused on helping protect your rights and moving toward a swift resolution of your criminal case. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible after your arrest, so that your lawyer has the time to investigate and develop a strong case on your behalf.

You can be charged with resisting arrest if:

•  You are in the middle of a fight that the police are trying to break up and a police officer is accidentally hit.
•  You are refusing to sign a traffic ticket.
•  You are not going willingly with the police after being arrested for underage drinking.

We are committed to providing each client with highly personalized, nonjudgmental and aggressive legal counsel. To learn more about how we can help you defend against serious charges, please call 407-982-3697.

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Areas of Practice

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