If you have been charged with the serious charge of fleeing and eluding the police in Miami, then contact Miami Dade County criminal defense attorney Kevin P. Wichman today at (305) 317-1529 to speak directly with him in a consultation where he will go over the particular facts and circumstances of your case and let you know how he can help make your difficult legal situation better. Fleeing and eluding can be either a misdemeanor or a felony criminal offense, and depending on the severity level can include a punishment range from one year in the Miami Dade County jail, or many years in a Florida State prison.
Contact now for help at (305) 317-1529 to set up a consultation with WLF’s fleeing and eluding defense attorney in Miami, Florida.
What is Fleeing and Eluding the Police?
Fleeing and eluding the police occurs generally speaking, when a driver willfully fails to stop or attempts to evade, or elude, a member of law enforcement after being given a clear signal to stop or pull over your vehicle. It is similar in nature to resisting arrest, however, in this circumstance the person has not been told they are under arrest, but rather presumes they will be, and thus avoids, or attempts to avoid, any further police interaction altogether. The prosecutors out of the Miami Dade County State Attorney’s Office will need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there was a willful evasion, that you were aware of the officer’s signal, and that the official’s vehicle was properly identified along with the officer himself identified as law enforcement.
Consequences of a Fleeing and Eluding Conviction in Miami are Severe
If convicted of a third degree felony of fleeing and eluding, you will face up to 5 years in Florida State prison and a one to five year diver’s license suspension.
If convicted of a second degree felony of fleeing and eluding, you will face up to fifteen years in prison, as well as a one to five year driver’s license suspension.
If convicted of a first degree felony of fleeing and eluding, you will face ups to thirty years in prison (generally considered a ‘life sentence’), and a one to five year driver’s license suspension. You will also have a three year mandatory minimum sentence for prison, meaning that there is no opportunity for release until three years minimum have been served in prison.
To avoid these consequences best, call our office at (305) 317-1529 to speak with our top rated criminal defense attorney in Miami Dade County and see how he can help with your Miami fleeing and eluding charge.
Collateral Consequences of a Conviction for Fleeing and Eluding the Miami Police
While the Florida State Statutes call for prison and fines, the penalties from a conviction do not end there in practicality, because the criminal record that now follows you with adversely effect your employment, housing opportunities, and even chances of education. Your insurance could be significantly more money or just droppped all together for your vehicle. Professional license may be suspended or revoked, or preventing from occurring if not yet received. Immigration consequences could occur for non-citizens, resulting in their untimely removal from the United States and a denial of re-entry.
Do not hesitate to contact our Miami office to understand further how we can assist to avoid these adverse affects of facing a charge of this nature of fleeing and eluding the police in the Miami Courts.
Why You Need an Experienced Miami Criminal Defense Attorney
With over 15 years of aggressively defending the accused in criminal cases across three different states and many more jurisdiction and court houses, our Miami criminal defense attorney is well equipped to assist you or your loved in navigating the nuances of the law and how to best proceed strategically so the best possible outcome can be had for the accused case. The serious charge of fleeing and eluding requires a strong and strategic defense, with an approach that thoroughly investigates the evidence intended to be used by the State of Florida against you, negotiating with the prosecutors for reduced charges in level and / or quantity, and presenting a strong defense at trial when it is decided by the client to go that route. Contact WLF’s office in Miami at (305) 317-1529 to get started now on building your defense and set up a meeting to talk to us about it.
Wichman Law Firm – An Attorney in Miami for Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Allegations – Call Defense Attorney Kevin Wichman Today
Don’t try to face the well experienced and aggressive prosecutors for the State of Florida alone, call Miami criminal defense lawyer Kevin Wichman, at (305) 317-1529 today to add the knowledgeable, aggressive, and skilled trial tactics to your side of the courtroom. Contact us now by phone at (305) 317-1529 or chat with us online to begin to fight these Miami fleeing and eluding charges properly and to best protect your current way of life and future.
