Altamonte Springs Criminal Defense Attorney

Smith and Eulo Law Firm has proudly served the citizens of Altamonte Springs for many years, and have handled almost every type of criminal case in the city. Altamonte Springs is only 25 minutes away from our office, so our legal team is extremely familiar with the area.

We have been through the Altamonte Springs court system, and know how to operate within them. If you have been arrested in Altamonte Springs, contact Smith and Eulo Law firm today for the best criminal defense attorneys in the Orlando area.

What cases have we handled in Altamonte Springs?

Though Altamonte Springs is rated as a great place to live, property crimes are extremely common in the city. Of the crimes committed in Altamonte Springs, the most common are:

    • Theft: Theft is defined as the unauthorized taking of another individual’s property. Theft is categorized into five separate offenses in the state of Florida, which are:

      • Second degree petty theft: Second degree petty theft is a misdemeanor offense where the property that was stolen is valued below $100. The penalty for this offense is up to 60 days in jail, and/or a $500 fine.
      • First degree petty theft: First degree petty theft is a misdemeanor offense where the property that was stolen is valued between $100-$299. The penalty for this offense is up to 1 year in jail, and/or a $1000 fine.
      • Third degree grand theft: Third degree grand theft is a felony offense where the property that was stolen is valued between $300-$19,999. The penalty for this offense is up to 5 years in jail and/or a $5,000 fine.
      • Second degree grand theft: Second degree grand theft is a felony offense where the property that was stolen is valued between $20,000-$99,999. The penalty for this offense is up to 15 years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine.
      • First degree grand theft: First degree grand theft is a felony offense where the property that was stolen is valued over $100,000. The penalty for this offense is up to 30 years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine.

 

  • Assault/battery: Assault/battery laws penalties vary depending on the circumstance, and the degree of the crime. Assault/battery offenses can be grouped into one of the following charges:
    • Simple assault: Simple assault is a second degree misdemeanor charge, which can result in up to 60 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.
    • Aggravated assault: Aggravated assault is a third degree felony charge, which can result in up to 5 years in jail and/or a $5,000 fine.
    • Simple battery: Simple battery is a first degree misdemeanor charge, which can result in up to 1 year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
    • Felony battery: Felony battery is a third degree felony charge, which can result in up to 5 years in jail and/or a $5,000 fine
    • Aggravated battery: Aggravated battery is a second degree felony charge, which can result in up to 15 years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine.
  • Motor vehicle theft: Motor vehicle theft has generally the same penalties as the theft penalties mentioned above. The penalty is dependant on the value of the car that was stolen, as well as other factors like if damage to property occurred. Most motor vehicle theft in the state of Florida is considered a third degree felony, due to the value of the cars that were stolen being between $300-$19,999.

Why you need a criminal defense lawyer if you are arrested in Altamonte Springs

The judicial system takes decades to study and master, and requires the knowledge of an attorney who has gone through the system before. With careful case preparation and attention to detail, the right criminal defense lawyer can craft a great defense against your charges, and potentially save you from jail time or even being charges at all. At Smith and Eulo Law Firm, we are experts at all aspects of criminal defense.

We’ve been through the Altamonte Springs court system, and know how to prepare a defense for any charge you may be facing. If you have been arrested for a criminal act in Altamonte Springs, contact Smith and Eulo Law firm for a free case consultation to discover how our law firm can assist you and your case!