These fears are legitimate.
A criminal charge, or even an allegation, can do serious damage before a verdict is ever reached.
The earlier you have the right defense team in your corner, the more options you have.
Every criminal charge carries consequences.
But some cases place far more than a criminal record on the line.
When an allegation threatens a professional license, career, business, public reputation, or personal freedom, the stakes become exponentially higher.
For business owners, executives, and professionals, a criminal investigation can jeopardize not only their future, but everything they have spent years building.
These are the cases Mayersohn Law Group was built to handle.
Remain calm and exercise your right to remain silent. Do not answer questions or attempt to explain the situation to law enforcement without an attorney present. Contact an experienced Florida criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and begin building your defense immediately.
In most situations, no. Even if you believe you can clear up a misunderstanding, statements made to investigators can later be used against you. If law enforcement contacts you, requests an interview, or serves you with a subpoena, speak with a criminal defense attorney before responding.
Yes. Even misdemeanor convictions can affect your employment, professional license, housing applications, and immigration status. A criminal record, however minor, can follow you for decades. An attorney may be able to get charges reduced or dismissed entirely.
Florida categorizes criminal offenses as infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Misdemeanors carry up to one year in county jail. Felonies, ranging from third degree through capital, carry state prison sentences and substantially greater collateral consequences, including loss of voting rights, firearm rights, and professional licenses.
Yes, in some cases. Charges can be dropped by the State Attorney’s Office if the evidence is insufficient, if the defense raises successful legal challenges, or if negotiation leads to a favorable resolution. An experienced attorney can evaluate what avenues exist in your specific case.
Yes. We handle high-stakes criminal matters throughout Florida, including Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and beyond. Our firm serves clients statewide with the same level of preparation and advocacy regardless of jurisdiction.
Most defendants appear before a judge within 24 hours of arrest for a first appearance and bond hearing. The judge reviews the charges, determines conditions of release, and sets bail if applicable. Having an attorney present at this stage can make a significant difference in the bond amount and the conditions placed on your release.
