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. […]
Drug Possession Orlando Criminal Attorney
Have you been arrested for drug possession in Orlando? This drug crime involves the illegal possession of a controlled substance. This may be an illegal street drug such as cocaine, ecstasy, heroin or a prescription drug that you were not lawfully prescribed. In either situation, you may face criminal charges for drug possession. It is important to contact […]
Drug Cultivating in Florida
When times become stressful, some turn to things they should not do for money. Illegal activities, like cultivating drugs, do more than adding to the wallet, they also take away from life. Even if you started with the best intentions in mind, you may still be facing serious charges, possibly even more than you thought […]
Drug Delivery in Florida
With the government becoming ever more aggressive in the War on Drugs, facing a drug delivery charge is a very serious matter. According to the Florida criminal code, “the delivery of 20 grams or less without remuneration is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum sentence of 1 year imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000.” […]
Drug Manufacturing in Florida
Getting money and being able to afford even the basic stuff in life is a necessity. No person wants to be thrown out into the streets, especially if they have a family, and some turn to illegal activities to ensure that does not happen. Manufacturing drugs may seem like the idea that will save you […]
