Criminal Defense Attorney Orange City
Fighting for Clients In Deland, Daytona Beach and Throughout Central Florida
Look to a Florida Firm for a Criminal Defense Attorney in Orange City, FL
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, you're doing the right thing by researching an attorney before hiring just anyone. In a small town like Orange City, it's important you seek out a lawyer with experience in the Volusia County court system.
Have you been charged with a crime in Central Florida? With offices conveniently located in DeLand and Daytona Beach, our team can defend you against your criminal charges.
Attorney Matt Thompson of Thompson Law, P.A. is a Florida-born attorney, a former Volusia County prosecutor, and a focused, intelligent and aggressive criminal defense lawyer you can rely on to be fully present and fully dedicated to your case. Large firms in Orlando and Daytona will not give you the personal attention and scrutiny your case needs when you're facing a criminal charge that could impact your life forever.
What's the Difference Between a Criminal and a Civil Case?
Court cases are split into two distinct categories: civil and criminal. Businesses and private citizens file civil cases, like divorce and matters of lawsuit. Civil cases usually revolve around seeking finances for damages or loss – or they revolve around spurring the cessation or completion of a certain act. Basically, in a criminal case, you have the government filing against you, and in most cases the consequences are more serious than those of a monetary sense: you could go to jail.
When you're up against a criminal offense, the state or federal government is technically filing a lawsuit against you. Whether you're subject to paying a fine or receiving probation or jail time, a criminal conviction can affect the rest of your life. It can make it hard for you to find a job, a home – and in some cases it can affect your right to drive and/or vote.
Felony and Misdemeanor Offenses
Misdemeanors are crimes of a less serious nature, like theft, for instance. Felonies are more serious crimes, but they can range from first degree (murder) to fourth degree felonies like criminal mischief. Then there are infractions, which would involve traffic violations or other minor crimes.
Whether you're facing drug charges, DUI, trespassing, a white-collar crime, violation of probation, financial crimes, or another criminal offense, request a free consultation with Matt Thompson today and put your mind to rest. Matt will take a personal approach to defending your case so that you can go back to life as usual. He’ll provide you with the one-on-one attention needed to help answer your questions and organize your defense.
Contact Thompson Law, P.A. today, (386) 280-4977.
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All Charges Reduced Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Client was accused of shooting a shotgun over the head of two minors. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to discover that officers reported to the scene of the crime the night of the incident and spoke to the victims on the evening the alleged crime occurred and believed the victims to be intoxicated and unreliable. Attorney Thompson conducted depositions of the officers and ultimately all charges were reduced to a misdemeanor and no incarceration.
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All Charges Dismissed Child Abuse Battery
The Client was entangled in a contentious divorce where her ex-husband used the criminal legal system to try to gain leverage against the Client in the family law courts. Attorney Thompson was able to provide documentation, witness statements, and a certificate of completion of a parenting class to get all charges dismissed against the client.
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All Charges Dismissed Domestic Violence
Client was texting a friend when her significant other tried to grab for her phone. When the client tried to pull away, the victim claimed that he was battered and the client was arrested and brought before DCF due a child being in the house. Attorney Matt Thompson wrote a letter to the State explaining the discrepancy in evidence and claimed that the client was in fact moving away from the victim and did not intentionally try to hit the victim. All charges against the client were dismissed.
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Charges Reduced Aggravated Battery on Law Enforcement Officer
Attorney Thompson provided the State with an extensive mitigation packet outlining the Defendant’s military service record and disability based on PTSD. Defendant was offered a minor jail sanction (60) days followed by probation in lieu of a 5-year minimum prison sentence as was originally offered by the State.
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No Criminal Charges Filed Public Assistance Fraud
Attorney Thompson and Client reviewed case and met with Department of Revenue investigators to explain the discrepancy. In doing so, the State determined that they would not seek criminal charges, but offered a repayment plan through non-judicial means.
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All Charges Dismissed Domestic Battery
Defendant was trapped inside car where her boyfriend was acting aggressive. Defendant had to take legal action against the victim to remove him from vehicle. Attorney Thompson sent letter to State early in the case to outline defenses and mitigation and all charges were dismissed prior to filing.