Strong Orlando CDL DUI Defense

Florida DUI Defense Laws for Commercial Drivers A DUI defense in Florida is important for anyone, especially if, like most people, you need to drive to get to your job. But the prospect of losing your license is even worse when driving is your job. When you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you must […]

Fight Back with a Credit Card Debt Lawyer

If you need a Credit Card Debt Lawyer contact us today. The business model for credit card companies is to keep borrowers living as close to the edge as possible, maxed out at interest rates that used to be illegal. When a customer hits a rough patch and falls behind on payments, the lenders work […]

Sending or Receiving Drugs by Mail

Since many states have decriminalized marijuana, it may not seem that risky these days to mail some weed to a friend. But under federal law, cannabis is still a controlled substance, and  there are harsh penalties for sending illicit drugs through the U.S. Postal Service. And because of the recent dramatic rise in drug overdose […]

DUI with Property Damage

The amount of trouble you can get into for being charged with a DUI in Florida depends on your level of impairment and whether there were aggravating circumstances. The Driving under the influence law makes it illegal for anyone with a minimum Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) of .08 or more to operate a motor vehicle. […]

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 […]