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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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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All Charges Dismissed Domestic Battery
Client and his husband were involved in a verbal argument. The alleged victim contacted police against the claiming that he threw a glass of milk on him. Under the law, this is considered a battery. Attorney Thompson represented the Client on both the criminal case and the injunction and both were dismissed.
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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 Sexual Battery & Domestic Battery
Mr. Thompson took depositions of the victim showing that the victim was not truthful with police when she provided her statement as to what happened. Confronted victim with social media posts, bank records, and telephone records to show that she was not in the places that she stated she was during the time the alleged crime took place. Case 1 was dismissed and the Defendant pled to Case 2 and received two (2) years of prison and credit for fifteen (15) months in prison.
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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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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.