After your criminal case is over can you get your record Expunged or Sealed? I will tell you if you qualify and which way you can legally go to get your case off your record.
Exgungment
If your case was dismissed or no billed by the State Attorney and you have not previously had a case expunged you should qualify to expunge your case. This means that the arrest will be off your record and almost everyone will never see it again. Even after a case is dropped the arrest will still show on your record forever!!! This is especially important in today's workforce where employers are looking up arrest history.
Sealing
If you are found guilty or you take a plea and you get a withhold of adjudication and it is your first offense you may be able to get your record sealed. There are come charges like Domestic Violence Battery that if you take a plea to may not be sealed, that is why it is important to fight those charges in court. But most charges can be sealed which means that the arrest and case will not show up the the average employer or person
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Driving with a Suspended License
In Florida if you get stopped and you know your license was suspended it is a criminal offense that you can be arrested for. If you did not know your license was suspended, it is a non-criminal traffic offense and you will receive a citation which is payable.
Habitual DWLS
In Florida if you get 3 driving while license suspended (DWLS) charges criminal or civil in a 5 year period you can lose your license for 5 years. This is why it is important to hire a lawyer even if it is your first time to try to avoid this blemish on your record.
What If I Am under a 5-Year Suspension?
There are many times that we can get the 5 year suspension off your record and get your license back. But it is important to get a copy of your driving record and then call our office so we can review it. It some cases we have been able to go before a Judge to have the points taken off and your habitual status removed.
Habitual DWLS
In Florida if you get 3 driving while license suspended (DWLS) charges criminal or civil in a 5 year period you can lose your license for 5 years. This is why it is important to hire a lawyer even if it is your first time to try to avoid this blemish on your record.
What If I Am under a 5-Year Suspension?
There are many times that we can get the 5 year suspension off your record and get your license back. But it is important to get a copy of your driving record and then call our office so we can review it. It some cases we have been able to go before a Judge to have the points taken off and your habitual status removed.
Actual Vs. Constructive Possession
If you have been arrested on any drug charge, including distribution, trafficking or possession, it is important for you to seek the guidance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight for your rights. The quality of your defense can affect not only the outcome of your case but also the outcome of your future. At The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen, we provide caring, committed and capable defense against drug charges that include: Possession Cultivation of marijuana Sale and distribution Possession of drug paraphernalia Actual Possession of Drugs is the situation where the police find the drugs on your person, in your hand and no one else had equal access to the drugs found. However, many times when Law Enforcement stops a car or serves a warrant on a home there are multiple people who all have the same access to the drugs. This is called Constructive Possession of Drugs.
To be convicted of a case where there is constructive possession, the State must prove three elements: (1) Defendant had dominion and control over the contraband. (2) Defendant knew contraband was present. (3) Defendant knew of the illicit nature of contraband. Mere proximity to the drugs is usually not enough to convict someone in this type of case. We are able to get many of these cases dismissed based on the principles of Constructive Possession. We have helped a significant number of juveniles, college students, tourists visiting Florida from out of state, and regular, every-day people overcome issues stemming from an arrest on a drug charge. You have one chance to fight. Call 407-246-0066. Contact us online. An Aggressive, Hardworking and Intelligent Defense Corey I. Cohen, former prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office and public defender, leads our law office. He has considerable experience handling all aspects of a criminal defense, from bond hearings, to arraignments to jury trials. There are many approaches to building a defense that works. Which one you should use in your case will depend on the facts of your situation. Lawyer Corey I. Cohen creates strategies that can help overcome the obstacles to getting your case dismissed, the charges reduced or any negative consequences of a conviction minimized. If we believe that the best way to protect your rights is through trial, we will tell you so. We have built a solid track record of success in handling drug cases and other similar matters through trial. Free Initial Consultation at The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen We give every new criminal defense client a free and confidential initial consultation. We offer reasonable rates, and flexible payment options may be available. Contact us today - for aggressive defense against drug charges. Call 407-246-0066.
To be convicted of a case where there is constructive possession, the State must prove three elements: (1) Defendant had dominion and control over the contraband. (2) Defendant knew contraband was present. (3) Defendant knew of the illicit nature of contraband. Mere proximity to the drugs is usually not enough to convict someone in this type of case. We are able to get many of these cases dismissed based on the principles of Constructive Possession. We have helped a significant number of juveniles, college students, tourists visiting Florida from out of state, and regular, every-day people overcome issues stemming from an arrest on a drug charge. You have one chance to fight. Call 407-246-0066. Contact us online. An Aggressive, Hardworking and Intelligent Defense Corey I. Cohen, former prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office and public defender, leads our law office. He has considerable experience handling all aspects of a criminal defense, from bond hearings, to arraignments to jury trials. There are many approaches to building a defense that works. Which one you should use in your case will depend on the facts of your situation. Lawyer Corey I. Cohen creates strategies that can help overcome the obstacles to getting your case dismissed, the charges reduced or any negative consequences of a conviction minimized. If we believe that the best way to protect your rights is through trial, we will tell you so. We have built a solid track record of success in handling drug cases and other similar matters through trial. Free Initial Consultation at The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen We give every new criminal defense client a free and confidential initial consultation. We offer reasonable rates, and flexible payment options may be available. Contact us today - for aggressive defense against drug charges. Call 407-246-0066.
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