A criminal charge or investigation can come with serious repercussions for you and your future. It is important to get the legal defense you deserve with an experienced Miami criminal defense lawyer.
A Former Criminal Prosecutor Working for the Accused in the Criminal Justice System
Located in Miami, Florida, the Law Office of Ramon de la Cabada, P.A., is a law firm with a long record of success defending clients against almost any kind of criminal charge, from white collar crimes like fraud to criminal charges and violent crimes.
Our law office is led by Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Ramon de la Cabada, who has over 34 years of legal experience. Mr. de la Cabada began his career as a criminal prosecutor. Since 1999, he has built a successful private practice using the knowledge he gained as a prosecutor to defend clients who stand accused of state or federal criminal charges.
More Information About Our Criminal Defense Practice
In 2019, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Miami had a violent crime rate of 593.13 per 100,000 population and a property crime rate of 3,667.81. If you have been arrested for any type of crime or if you are under investigation, we urge you to contact a Miami Criminal Defense Attorney as soon as possible.
In the meantime, you can get general information about some of the types of criminal charges by reviewing the following pages of our Web site:
Drug Use & Possession Charges
In Florida, it is illegal to possess controlled substances, and it is also illegal to sell, manufacture, deliver, or possess with the intention to sell. Drug use and possession charges apply when you are found in possession of small amounts of controlled substances. Depending on the amount and type of substance, the criminal charges can range from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Prosecutors harshly charge drug offenses. Even if the charge you are facing is minor, do not take it lightly. A conviction may lead to time in jail, significant fines, and, most seriously, a criminal record that can impact your future. At our firm, we can review the facts of your arrest and charges and determine the strength of the prosecution’s case against you. We can determine what options you have for an effective defense.
Drug Trafficking Charges
Drug trafficking charges are pressed when the amount of the substance you have in your possession is significant, such as more than 25 pounds of cannabis or more than 4 grams of morphine or its derivatives. Trafficking charges are very serious, and all of them are felonies. This means penalties such as between $5,000 and $15,000 in fines and imprisonment for five to 15 years or as much as life. Safety Valve provisions could drastically reduce your sentence. You need a dedicated legal defense against these charges.
Capital Crimes
Capital crimes in Florida include first-degree murder and certain drug trafficking charges. A drug trafficking charge becomes a capital felony when a person traffics significant amounts of a drug into the state and intentionally kills someone during the crime or orders the death of another person, or the commission of the crime leads to someone’s natural death.
Drug trafficking is also a capital crime when there is an even greater amount of controlled substance involved, and the individual knew or should have known that it would probably result in someone’s death.
A first-degree capital murder offense is the premeditated design to kill someone, the commission or attempted commission of another violent crime that leads to someone’s death, or the distribution of certain controlled substances to a minor that leads to their death. These offenses are very serious and can result in the death penalty.
Violent Crimes
Violent offenses include robbery, certain weapons offenses, assault, battery, manslaughter, stalking, kidnapping, sexual battery, armed burglary, and arson. 45.3% of robberies in Florida in 2019 were committed through strong-arming, of the offenses that reported weapon type. Firearms were used in 31.1% of aggravated assaults in the state, second only to assaults committed with the category of other weapons.
Sexual Offenses
Sexual offenses are very serious criminal accusations and require a diligent attorney who understands the sensitive nature of the case. One misconception is that someone just under the age of 18 can lawfully consent to sexual activity.
However, under Florida law, anyone under 18 is not recognized as being able to give lawful consent. This is what is referred to as statutory rape. The younger the alleged victim, the more severe the penalties. If the victim is under age 12, for example, the charges can carry life imprisonment or even the death penalty.
Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic violence charges are offenses involving violent offenses against family members and household members. Unfortunately, domestic violence charges can arise from misunderstandings or even false accusations. In some cases, these charges are filed by the perpetrator of domestic violence. It is essential that you protect your rights and your reputation.
White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are financial, non-violent offenses, including some of the following:
Our firm handles many other types of white collar criminal defense. It is crucial to secure legal defense to protect your personal and professional reputation against these charges.
The Sooner We Get Involved, the Better
Too many criminal defendants miss a golden opportunity to build a strong defense by waiting until their first court date to hire a Miami Criminal Defense Attorney. If your case is presented before a grand jury for an indictment, early intervention with the prosecutor may affect what type of evidence may be presented to the grand jury and what charges are requested for indictment from the grand jury.
Hiring a Miami Criminal Defense Attorney as soon after the arrest as possible can make an enormous difference to the outcome of your case.
A Successful Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Combines Aggressive Protection of the Client’s Rights With Compassion for the Client’s Situation
When a person stands accused of a crime, they should seek a Miami Criminal Defense Attorney who is experienced with criminal investigations and criminal trials. Miami Criminal Defense Attorney de la Cabada has built a solid reputation as a criminal defense lawyer who has the skill to perform in the courtroom and the desire to work as hard as possible for every client to reach the most optimal outcome possible.
At the same time, our law office is known as a place where a criminal defendant receives respect and compassion from all our staff. We will never forget the immense trust given to us by a client accused of a crime. We are in charge of protecting their freedom, and we will never forget it.
Criminal cases in Miami could be handled by the Miami-Dade County Courthouse or the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.
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At the Law Office of Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Ramon de la Cabada, P.A., we urge you to seek legal advice as soon as possible after an arrest or at the first sign that you are a witness in or subject of a criminal investigation.
Call our law office today at (305) 443-7100.
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