Deland Criminal Defense Firm
Thompson Law, P.A. is proud to serve individuals and their families in and around Deland, FL in both criminal defense and personal injury representation. We understand the stress and uncertainty that these types of legal challenges can bring to both you and your family. When facing any legal matter, it is essential that you understand your rights, the laws that will impact your case, and your options in surmounting the road ahead.
Our firm can provide reliable and proven legal help, as attested to by our many former clients and the legal industry awards we have earned. We are prepared to protect your rights and pursue your best interests whether through negotiations or at trial. Our Deland attorney has extensive experience standing up for clients before judges and juries with well-prepared and aggressive legal strategies.
Our firm provides the following services in Deland:
No case is too difficult or complex for Thompson Law, P.A. For over 18 years, we have defended clients on charges ranging from trespassing to arson, robbery, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault, aggravated assault, and more. In traffic accident injury cases, we can take on insurance companies that want to get away with quick settlements that are far below what your claim is worth.
We suggest that you get the advice and guidance you need by contacting us for a free initial consultation. Find out more about the legal aspects of your case, the laws impacting it, available options, and our recommendations for meeting the challenges you face. We are here 24/7 for calls to answer your questions and address your concerns. Get the personalized help and support you need at this critical time.
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Penalties Reduced Grand Theft, Fleeing, Possession of a Fictitious Driver’s License
Attorney Matt Thompson, through depositions and litigation was able to show that officers did not act according to the warrant by picking up the client immediately upon sight. The charge of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, which carries a mandatory felony conviction, was dismissed by the State and the client was offered probation and no felony conviction.
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All Charges Dismissed Robbery
Attorney Thompson met with the Client soon after his arrest. It was clear that the person who was in the vehicle with the Client was the person guilty of committing the robbery and that the Client was more of a bystander. Attorney Thompson provided information to the State Attorney’s Office to separate the Client from the co-defendant. The information provided to the State resulted in all charges against the Defendant being dismissed.
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Charges Reduced to Simple Assault Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
At the time these charges were filed, the State of Florida had a 3-year minimum mandatory for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm. Neighbors of the Client claimed that he pointed a shot gun at them and fired over their heads when they came onto his property. Police came out the following day and arrested the Client. Attorney Thompson found a CAD report where the police had investigated the crime the night of the incident and determined that there was insufficient evidence of the arrest. Attorney Thompson
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Charges Reduced, Guidelines Waived, No Probation Failure to Register as a Career Criminal
The Client was arrested out of State for a warrant for failure to register as a career criminal. This violated his probation out of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Attorney Thompson was able to track the Client’s addresses and discovered that his landlord at the time lied to his probation officer about his renting an apartment because the landlord was not zoned to allow tenants. The State agreed to a time-served sentence for the time he spent in custody being transported to Florida.
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All Charges Dismissed Aggravated Battery on and Elderly Person
The Defendant and his wife allowed the wife’s elderly mother to come to their home and remove her personal items. During this time the mother began to yell obscenities and attacked E.B. Both parties tried to remove the mother from the home and prevent further physical violence. The mother contacted police and stated that she had been attacked. Attorney Thompson contacted the State Attorney’s Office and met with opposing counsel before charges were filed.
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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.