Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense
Know Your Rights!
For over 20 years, Criminal Defense attorney Stephen J. Ryan has fought to defend and preserve the rights of countless clients across Northwest Florida. A criminal charge, or even a mere accusation, should be faced head-on and requires a fast response, and that’s why our firm provides free consultations on all criminal matters. If you’re being investigated for or charged with a crime, schedule your free consultation and begin developing your legal defense strategy today.
Stephen J. Ryan, Esq.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Know Your Rights!
For over 20 years, Criminal Defense attorney Stephen J. Ryan has fought to defend and preserve the rights of countless clients across Northwest Florida. A criminal charge, or even a mere accusation, should be faced head-on and requires a fast response, and that’s why our firm provides free consultations on all criminal matters. If you’re being investigated for or charged with a crime, schedule your free consultation and begin developing your legal defense strategy today.
Guidance, When You Need It Most
Guidance, When You
Need It Most
Criminal Charges In Florida
DUI (Drunk Driving)
Florida’s DUI laws are some of the most severe in the United States. Penalties may include jail time, fines, and community service, as well as administrative penalties, such as suspension or revocation of the driver’s license. The process can seem overwhelming, but it’s important to keep in mind that being arrested for DUI does not guarantee that you will be convicted.
Domestic Violence
Drug Charges
Felony or misdemeanor drug convictions can result in jail time and/or hefty fines, but such convictions can also have an ongoing effect on other areas of a person’s life, such as the ability to find employment. Charges may range from simple possession to intent to sell or deliver controlled substances, and penalties for convictions can vary based on many factors, such as the amount of the substance involved or for repeat offenses.
Violent Crimes (e.g. assault, battery)
Florida has harsh penalties for crimes involving violence, such as battery, assault, aggravated assault or battery, battery on law enforcement, kidnapping, or sexual battery. In addition to criminal punishments of jail time and fines, having a criminal record can have an ongoing negative impact on a person’s ability to ever thrive as a member of society. Fortunately, having the guidance of an experienced Criminal Defense attorney before or immediately after charges are filed can increase the likelihood of achieving a more favorable outcome.