Criminal Defense

At The Law Offices of Raul Ruiz, P.A., we can defend you against criminal allegations. Your rights and liberty are at stake. You deserve to have your case examined by an attorney in order to protect and know your rights, explain the charges you are facing, penalties, and any possible defenses. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor drug charge for possession or paraphenlia, or domestic battery or a felony such as sexual battery, contact The Law Offices of Raul Ruiz, P.A. for your free initial consultation at 786-619-7039.

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Regardless of the evidence and the facts of your case, you deserve a vigorous and competent defense. We will protect your rights and stand up for you every step of the way. Criminal cases move quickly. If you or your loved one has been issued a traffic ticket, charged by complaint, indicted, or arrested, contact us at once.

A criminal charge not only carries with it potential punishment, but it may also have a devastating effect on your reputation, your ability to maintain and secure employment and citizenship.

The United States and Florida Constitutions, along with State Statutes and rules, provide you with a multitude of rights and privileges that an experienced Florida criminal defense attorney can help you with.

The best results may often be achieved only after extensive research, careful investigation and skillful negotiation. Your free initial consultation will determine how we can help with your defense.

ALWAYS REMEMBER: You DO NOT have to answer questions from the police or the prosecutor without your lawyer and you are entitled to have your attorney present at EVERY proceeding.

If you have been recently arrested or charged with a criminal offense in the State of Florida, accused of driving under the influence (DUI), have a warrant for your arrest for failure to appear in court, are facing a violation of probation or community control, received a traffic ticket or want to explore the expunging or sealing of your record, we invite you to schedule your free consultation. We look forward to assisting you.

But I have a Public Defender...

Can't the Public Defender defend me? Why do I need a private attorney?Generally, if the law requires a jail or prison sentence and a person is indigent, the court will appoint a Public Defender. You should only accept a Public Defender if you absolutely cannot afford a private attorney. First, the Public Defender's office, while staffed by competent and qualified Florida criminal defense lawyers, has an enormous case load. Due to the huge volume of cases each Public Defender has, he or she simply cannot offer you the personal attention I provide.

Further, there are some situations where having a Public Defender could result in you losing certain rights. For example, in a DUI case, the Public Defender will not arrange for you to receive a temporary driver's license or inform you that you can challenge your driver's license suspension. Why? The Public Defender cannot represent you in these matters. How can you defend your rights if you do not even know they exist? Think of all the other rights you may be losing or have lost because you did not know what questions to ask. 

Please contact us immediately for a more thorough discussion of your rights and how we can help defend you.