If you are arrested for a DUI in Volusia County contact Daytona Beach DUI attorney Kevin Pitts at the Law Offices of Kevin J. Pitts, P.A. I can help you resolve your case. As a former Daytona Beach DUI prosecutor I handled over 5,000 cases including hundreds of DUIs. My experience as a prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney has taught me how to effectively advocate for my clients. Daytona Beach office at 747 South Ridgewood Ave., #105 Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Daytona Beach Marijuana Possession Attorney
Marijuana laws are being relaxed or eliminated in numerous states across the country. That is not the case in Florida. Florida and the federal government continue to have harsh sanctions on possession of marijuana. Possessing a detectable amount of marijuana in Daytona Beach could expose you to a year in jail, a year of probation or any combination of the two. Typically extended jail sentences are not common for Daytona Beach marijuana possession cases but for multiple drug offenses sentences around 30 days are possible. What is even more serious is the potential for collateral consequences from marijuana possession or any other drug possession case. These consequences include a two (2) year driver's license suspension, denial of federal financial aid for school, denial of federal financial assistance and for undocumented workers potential deportation as an aggravated felon ( second marijuana possession or any possession of marijuana over 30 grams or any other drug possession charge). An experienced Daytona Beach marijuana possession attorney can help you avoid the potential collateral consequences. Something as simple as getting the charge amended or negotiating a diversion agreement could save your license and student loans. Many drug possession cases have search and seizure issues and stop issues that can result in potential defenses to your case. In constructive possession cases the state must prove that you had knowledge and dominion and control over the drugs for a conviction. An experienced Daytona Beach marijuana defense attorney can contest the states evidence and might be able to get your case reduced or thrown out. If you are accused of a Daytona Beach marijuana possession contact Kevin J. Pitts today to set up a free consultation. Call 386-451-5112 today.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Daytona Beach DUI Blog
This Daytona Beach DUI Blog is intended to provide DUI information to those arrested for a DUI in Daytona Beach and the surrounding areas. The blog will focus on Florida DUI law and local court decisions in Volusia County and the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Florida offers the absolute minimum protection under the fourth amendment under the lock step doctrine. Some other states may offer additional protection under state law. Some of the principles, techniques and legal issues might apply to other states but I cannot provide advice on that because I am only a Florida DUI lawyer and do not practice in other states at this time. Any Volusia County court decisions or 5th DCA opinions might be persuasive for other states and other regions in Florida. Some 5th DCA opinions can be binding on courts out I will try to occasionally post useful information but the side of the 5th district but only in limited circumstances. I am a former DUI prosecutor in Daytona Beach. Volusia County is typically one of the top ten counties in the state for DUI arrest and convictions despite a small misdemeanor division of 12 prosecutors when fully staffed. To find out more about my DUI practice visit Daytona Beach DUI Lawyer. To learn more about my firm and the other attorneys I work with go to Daytona Beach criminal defense lawyers. We have offices in Daytona Beach and Sanford and limit our practice to Flagler, Lake, Orange, Seminole and Volusia County.
Daytona Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer Kevin J. Pitts
Daytona Beach criminal defense attorney and Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Kevin J. Pitts at The Law Offices of Kevin J. Pitts P.A. focuses his practice on DUI and criminal defense. Felony, misdemeanor or traffic ticket Daytona Beach attorney Kevin J. Pitts can handle it all. No matter how big or how small your case may seem Mr. Pitts is prepared to take the necessary steps to achieve the best possible result in your case. Daytona Beach criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Pitts has experience in traffic court, misdemeanor court, felony court and administrative hearings. Kevin J. Pitts handles cases in Volusia, Flagler, Seminole and Orange County.
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