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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Melbourne Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Steven G. Casanova P.A.

4.8
22 Reviews

  • 2323 Souht Babcock Street, Melbourne, FL 32901

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Whatever the Tide Brings Your Way, We're Here to Defend You.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, DUI, and 8 more

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Steven Casanova
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Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

4.6
32 Reviews

  • 6300 N. Wickham Road, Suite 118, Melbourne, FL 32940+15 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Aggressive attorneys that fight for you. Call us today for your FREE case evaluation. We can help. 727-451-6900

  • Criminal Law LawyersSpinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injury, and 237 more

Matthew A. Dolman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of Stephen K. Miller, P.A.

3.9
9 Reviews

  • 115 Hickory Street, Melbourne, FL 32904+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Offices of Stephen K. Miller, P.A. was founded in 1994 by Stephen K. Miller, Esq. Since that time, we have grown to a larger firm with multiple offices throughout Florida.... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 18 more

Stephen K. Miller
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Sanders-Randall Law, PLLC

5.0
1 Review

  • 1370 Bedford Dr Ste 104, Melbourne, FL 32940

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBankruptcy, Business, and 11 more

Ronnie Sanders-Randall
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Germain Legal

4.9
97 Reviews

  • 2715 North Harbor City Boulevard, Suite 3, Melbourne, FL 32935

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Germain Legal: Empowering Justice in Brevard County Germain Legal, led by Attorney Mark Germain, is a distinguished legal firm dedicated to championing criminal defense and... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile, Truck and Motorcycle Accidents, and 16 more

Mark Germain
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Law Office of Ric Woodward

4.8
69 Reviews

  • 2627 West Eau Gallie BoulevardSuite 102, Melbourne, FL 32935

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Contract Litigation, and 6 more

Eric Woodward
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Smith & Eulo Law Firm Criminal Defense Lawyers

4.4
57 Reviews

  • 1900 S Harbor City Boulevard, Suite 309, Melbourne, FL 32901+8 locations

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced, Effective Attorneys You Can Count On

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Felonies, and 19 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Ken Eulo Jr.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Tucker Mitnik P.A.

4.9
275 Reviews

  • 5425 Village Drive, Suite 105, Melbourne, FL 32955-6532

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Melbourne matrimonial lawyers at Tucker Mitnik, P.A. develop an effective legal strategy and work hard to ensure a positive outcome for your case. Call us today!

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 204 more

Keith A. Mitnik
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Platt Hopwood Russell & Cole PLLC

4.2
21 Reviews

  • 175 E Nasa Blvd Ste 300, Melbourne, FL 32901

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, and 5 more

Jack Platt
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Law Firm of Cheryl A. Ward

5.0
36 Reviews

  • 1370 Sarno Road, Suite G, Melbourne, FL 32935

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersWills and Probate, Guardianship and Conservatorship, and 9 more

Cheryl Ward
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Deana Bell, PA

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 4740 Dairy Road, Suite 104, Melbourne, FL 32904

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Handling your life matters compassionately and effectively. Call today for a Free Initial Consultation--321-294-4452

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense for DUI, Traffic Offences, and 42 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Deana Bell
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Rojas Law, PA

5.0
1 Review

  • 3270 Suntree Blvd, Ste. 2222, Melbourne, FL 32940

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Contact us today to speak with a Spanish- and English-speaking attorney free of charge

  • Criminal Law LawyersDivorce, Separation, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Ariel Rojas
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East Coast Law, P.A.

5.0
97 Reviews

  • 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd. (Route #1) Suite 315, Melbourne, FL 32901

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • For over 18 years, firm founder, Wayne F. Jentis, Esq. has built a reputation for superior client service in a select range of legal areas. Experience has taught him what areas of... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 44 more

Wayne Jentis
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Ernest L. Chang LLC

4.5
22 Reviews

  • 6767 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. 400, Melbourne, FL 32940

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Juvenile Law, and 1 more

Ernest Chang
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Dial/Klein, PLLC

5.0
32 Reviews

  • 1329 Bedford Drive, Suite 1, Melbourne, FL 32940

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Dial/Klein, PLLC is a local, community based law firm that practices in the areas of personal injury involving automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, and premises liability.... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 14 more

Paiton Mizelle Esq.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

4.3
111 Reviews

  • 7195 Murrell Road, Suite 101, Melbourne, FL 32940+10 locations

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Real Estate; Serving Central Florida for over 40 years.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Bicycle Accidents, and 116 more

Matthew S. Boomershine
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Mitchell Law Firm

4.6
33 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • “The most important function of an attorney is to help you solve your legal problems”

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Civil Practice, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

Joe Martin Mitchell III
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law

5.0
48 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • HELPING THE INJURED OBTAIN JUSTICE. Our experienced Orlando injury lawyers handle cases for victims wrongfully injured by the negligence of others. Let us fight for you and your... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Boat Accidents, and 33 more

  • Free Consultation

Nicholas A. Norden Esq.
Principal
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Tucker Mitnik P.A.

4.9
275 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Melbourne matrimonial lawyers at Tucker Mitnik, P.A. develop an effective legal strategy and work hard to ensure a positive outcome for your case. Call us today!

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 204 more

Timi Tucker
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys

4.8
548 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers3 awards

  • Commited to Excellence

  • Criminal Law LawyersLiability Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Lance Weber
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Gutin & Wolverton

4.7
85 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • If you're charged with a crime - We can defend you.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFelonies, Juvenile, and 91 more

Harley Gutin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Alpizar Law, LLC

4.9
24 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • “ No Recovery – No Fee”

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury and Wrongful Death, Trials and Appeals in all State and Federal Courts, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Alexa Moia
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

4.3
112 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Real Estate; Serving Central Florida for over 40 years.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Bicycle Accidents, and 116 more

Matthew S. Boomershine
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Pendas Law Firm

3.7
66 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Delivers solutions with auto accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, insurance claims, wrongful death and whistleblower claims. Our Vision: For our clients to have a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents, and 39 more

  • Free Consultation

Jared McCabe
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered

4.6
118 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers3 awards

  • Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered provides effective legal counsel throughout the Treasure Coast area. Located in Vero Beach, our firm handles Real Estate, Family Law, Child... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersReal Estate, Real Property Development, and 38 more

Gregg M. Casalino
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Musca Law

4.3
56 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 35 lawyers1 award

  • Criminal Defense and DUI

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal DUI-DWI Drunk Driving, Criminal Defense, and 49 more

Kenny Kuhl
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Deana Bell, PA

5.0
3 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Handling your life matters compassionately and effectively. Call today for a Free Initial Consultation--321-294-4452

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense for DUI, Traffic Offences, and 42 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Deana Bell
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Dial/Klein, PLLC

5.0
32 Reviews

  • Serving Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Dial/Klein, PLLC is a local, community based law firm that practices in the areas of personal injury involving automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, and premises liability.... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 14 more

Paiton Mizelle Esq.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Carmine D. Gigliotti Attorney at Law

5.0
13 Reviews

  • 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Ste 325, Melbourne, FL 32901

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

Carmine Gigliotti
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Rhoden Law Group

5.0
62 Reviews

  • 540 Montreal Avenue, Suite 117, Melbourne, FL 32935+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Rhoden Law Group stands as a distinguished establishment, born out of the collaboration between two esteemed local attorneys, Kenneth Rhoden, Esquire and Bonnie Klein Rhoden,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Dissolution of Marriage (Uncontested, Contested, Aimplified), and 49 more

  • Free Consultation

Bonnie Klein Rhoden Esq.
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Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals accused of committing crimes, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. They investigate the case, challenge evidence presented by the prosecution, negotiate plea bargains, and defend the client in court. Their primary duty is to protect the accused's constitutional rights and ensure a fair legal process.

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can the police arrest the person in the house if they find contraband but do not have arrest warrant to enter the premises?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
Can they? Yes. You fight it through motions to suppress, challenging the entry and search. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.
Can they? Yes. You fight it through motions to suppress, challenging the entry and search. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.
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If a witness gave a statement but have not sworn to it and become unavailable on his own will but the prosecution apply for a application implying

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Answered by attorney Diane Buerger
Criminal Law lawyer at The Buerger Law Firm, P.A.
Presumably any experienced criminal defense attorney already knows the procedure for filing a motion in limine, or, in the alternative, for making the appropriate objection at trial.  The defendant's constitutional right to confrontation of a witness is normally the primary aid to the defense attorney in such a situation.  However, there may be other objections -- depending on what the testimony is -- and the purpose for what the opposing side is trying to use the statement/s.  There are hearsay objections that often can be asserted.  However, there also are exceptions to hearsay.  So, again, it depends on what is being asserted and for what purpose -- and whether the witness is determined, by the court, to be unavailable. Even if a determination of unavailability is rendered by the court, that does not resolve the issue of confrontation.  However, as noted in the first sentence, any experienced criminal defense attorney already knows this.  So you should not be need to be concerned about trying to instruct the attorney.
Presumably any experienced criminal defense attorney already knows the procedure for filing a motion in limine, or, in the alternative, for making the appropriate objection at trial.  The defendant's constitutional right to confrontation of a witness is normally the primary aid to the defense attorney in such a situation.  However, there may be other objections -- depending on what the testimony is -- and the purpose for what the opposing side is trying to use the statement/s.  There are hearsay objections that often can be asserted.  However, there also are exceptions to hearsay.  So, again, it depends on what is being asserted and for what purpose -- and whether the witness is determined, by the court, to be unavailable. Even if a determination of unavailability is rendered by the court, that does not resolve the issue of confrontation.  However, as noted in the first sentence, any experienced criminal defense attorney already knows this.  So you should not be need to be concerned about trying to instruct the attorney.
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What does dismissing mean then if petty larceny still appears on background checks?

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Answered by attorney Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
Your thought is incorrect. Dismissing a case does not mean that it does not appear on your record. You have to see if you can get is sealed or expunged.
Your thought is incorrect. Dismissing a case does not mean that it does not appear on your record. You have to see if you can get is sealed or expunged.
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