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Tampa Attorneys Providing Quality Defense for Violent Crimes Charges

Our Florida criminal defense attorneys have more than 15 years of combined experience providing aggressive defense strategies for clients facing assault and battery charges. Both Courtney Smith and Mark Stallworth at SMITH & STALLWORTH, Attorneys at Law, have experience as prosecutors, giving us the advantage of knowing the criminal justice system from the prosecutor's side, as well as the defense.

Normally a battery (any unwanted physical touching or violence) follows an assault (placing someone in imminent fear of being physically harmed or struck). Such threats of force carry the intention and is also the basis of the crime.

Let’s Be Clear…

Our goal is to have the charges against you dismissed, dropped, or reduced. Our track record supports that goal.

Choose a Former Prosecutor. It Just Makes Sense!

Our violent crimes arrest defense attorneys have years of legal experience on both sides of representation. We know Florida violent crimes law and how State prosecutors will present their case before ever even walking into court. Because our goal is to have the charges dismissed or reduced, we investigate and prepare your defense with the same eye for detail used to prosecute violent crimes.

Violent Crimes

According to Florida law, numerous illegal acts are categorized as violent crimes. Some of the most brutal and heinous acts of violence that are frequently committed are:

Armed robbery
Arson
Assault
Battery
Hate crimes
Homicide
Gang crimes
Manslaughter
Mayhem
Murder
Robbery
Terrorism
Unlawful possession of a weapon
Assault and battery
Domestic violence
Three strikes crimes

Protecting your Rights

You are innocent until proven guilty. We have dedicated our practice at SMITH & STALLWORTH, Attorneys at Law, to aggressively defending clients accused of violent crimes including, assault and battery, felony and misdemeanor crimes, such as:

Domestic Battery: Domestic violence misdemeanor which carries mandatory probation
Assault and Battery: Threatening a person and carrying out a physical attack, such as a road rage incident or bar fight
Aggravated Assault: Possessing a firearm or knife during the alleged assault
Simple Battery: Misdemeanor charges stemming from physical attack
Aggravated Battery: Simple battery charges involving a weapon
Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer: Carries extra penalties if a weapon is used
Resisting Arrest with or without Violence
Obstructing or Opposing an Officer with or without Violence

Violent Crimes Penalties Can Include:

Imprisonment
Jail time
House arrest
Fines
Community service
Restitution
Court-ordered separation of a family
Court-ordered counseling
Restraining orders
Restrictions on parental rights

We Fight to Win

We have found great success in defending against domestic battery charges, and in most cases are able to have the charges completely dropped. We are skilled in negotiating with prosecutors, because we know how to find weaknesses in the State's case. When we agree to defend you, we examine all aspects of your case in great detail. Did the police follow appropriate procedures during the arrest and booking? Was the police interrogation Constitutional? Was the integrity of the evidence maintained as it was collected and prepared for use at trial?

Our lawyers have access to critical resources to help us create a strong defense, including professional investigators and technical specialists who can provide expert testimony.

We offer a free initial consultation in our Tampa, Florida, law offices. We understand that legal fees may be unexpected, so we accept all major credit cards and are willing to set up a limited payment plan to make our services accessible.

Serious Defense for Serious Crimes

The 10/20/Life law lengthens your sentence if you carry a firearm while committing a felony. Ask our attorneys how weapons charges could affect your defense.

10/20/Life

The 10/20/Life law http://www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/10-20-life/ is designed to aggressively punish anyone accused of carrying a concealed weapon while committing a felony. Just carrying a gun adds 10 years to your sentence. If you fire a bullet with the gun while committing the crime, the court may add 20 years to your sentence. If someone dies or is injured, you may face 25 years to life in prison if convicted of an applicable 10/20/Life law.

Enhancements

Enhancements are legal mechanisms that the State or court uses to increase one’s sentence, beyond the point of the standard criminal punishment code’s score sheet. For example, being noticed as a Prison Release Re-offender (PRO), or a Violent Career Criminal (VCC), GORT, or even a Habitual Felony Offender (HFO) would serve to enhance any sentence, if convicted of an applicable crime.

If you or a loved one have been charged with assault and battery, you need SMITH & STALLWORTH on your side. Never wait when your health, future, life, and liberty are on the line — contact us today for your free consultation with a qualified lawyer on your drug arrest charges!

Our criminal defense attorneys are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 813-223-7799, or toll-free at 877-888-JURY (5879). When you call us, you will speak with an actual lawyer, not an answering service. Spanish-language assistance available.

Defending individuals throughout Florida, the Tampa Bay area Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas County, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Trapnell, Verde, and Wimauma.