Federal Crimes

Fighting Federal Crimes Charges in Orlando, Florida If you have been accused or charged with committing a federal crime, you must contact a criminal attorney who is licensed to practice law in the federal court system. The federal court system is different from the court system that hears criminal cases at the state level, and […]

Shoplifting Defense in Orlando

Shoplifting Defense in Orlando Orlando Criminal Lawyer If you or someone you know was recently arrested for shoplifting or petty theft in Orlando, you will need skilled criminal attorney to fight these charges. Although shoplifting may be considered a lesser crime, a defendant may still be at risk of facing imprisonment, fines, community service and other […]

Theft Crimes

Aggressive Defense for Theft Charges in Orlando There are many different offenses that could be categorized as a theft crime.  Simply put, a person will be arrested on theft charges in Florida when they knowingly and intentionally take, use, or steal another person’s property or assets without consent.  Accepting property that is known to be […]

Weapon Crimes

Defense for Weapons & Firearms Crimes in Orlando While every citizen has the right to bear arms, there are still many laws in place to control the use, sale, and possession of weapons and firearms.   When a person violates weapons law, or when a person commits a crime with a weapon, they will face very […]

Violation of Probation

Probation is basically an alternative sentence to jail.  Instead of serving out your sentence in prison, you are free to return to your daily life as long as you abide by the terms of probation set forth by the judge.  If you violate the terms of your probation in any way, you will be charged […]

Hit & Run

Criminal Defense for Hit and Run Charges At Rivas Law Firm, P.A. we provide aggressive criminal defense representation to clients facing hit and run charges throughout Orlando. If you are under investigation, have been arrested for or have been charged with hit and run (leaving the scene of an accident) and you are considering whether to […]

Expungements

Expungement Attorney Serving Orlando, Florida Do you have a criminal record? Did you know that you may be able to  seal or expunge your criminal record and therefore legally deny that you have been arrested or have a criminal history? At Rivas Law Firm, P.A. we are dedicated to helping clients throughout Orlando expunge their […]

Bond Hearing

Get Experienced Representation for Your Bond Hearing When a person is arrested for a crime, they will be brought into custody where they must wait to be released.  However, before a person will be released from custody, the court will require the person to post bond.  Bond refers to a payment made by the defendant […]

DUI Orlando Florida

It can be quite humiliating to be arrested due to you’re a DUI, and it’s a situation no one thinks they will find themselves in. Thankfully, there’s a way to help you out of your problem. For people arrested for a DUI in Orlando, it’s recommended that they talk to an Orlando Florida DUI Attorney. […]