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Our Fort Lauderdale Defense Attorney Experience

With criminal law cases, a professional and highly experienced Ft Lauderdale criminal attorney is absolutely necessary. A competent attorney can make or break a case and possibly reduce a sentence or have the charges dismissed altogether. John P. Contini & Associates is dedicated to defending the rights of the accused and our Fort Lauderdale defense attorneys stand by the presumption of innocence.
 
Accordingly, it is especially important that those accused of a crime work with the most knowledgeable, skilled and helpful attorney available.

If you have been accused of a crime, call 954-766-8810 today for a free consultation from a highly effective Ft Lauderdale criminal attorney.  

Our Ft Lauderdale criminal lawyers are knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal defense law and will attempt to:
1.    Have the charges against the accused dropped or reduced;
2.    Uncover weaknesses in the case by questioning police, involved parties, and any possible witnesses;
3.    Ensure all evidence obtained for the case was done so in the proper, legal manner;
4.    Conduct a comprehensive pre-trial investigation;
5.    Use experts to enhance our case, such as private investigators, ballistics specialists, polygraphists, etc.;
6.    Negotiate with prosecutors in attempts to ensure minimum possible penalties;

Additionally, our Ft Lauderdale criminal lawyers are skilled in other criminal matters such as parole violation, bail reduction, appeals and expungement. John Contini Law Firm has expert Fort Lauderdale defense attorneys that will work tirelessly to represent the accused in the best possible way in any type of criminal matter.
 

Recent Questions and Answers

What do you do if one of your friends is carrying a firearm?

Answer: Run! Seriously, that depends on whether they're pointing it at you. Actually, that wasn't entirely serious.

The best answer is, that depends on whether your friend has a permit for "carrying a concealed firearm." Ask them if they have one, and if they say they don't have one (and assuming you're outside the home where a permit is then necessary), then get away from them and their gun immediately. If they tell you that they DO have a permit to carry and conceal a firearm, ask them if you can see the permit and that you're simply curious as to what it looks like, etc. "Better to be safe than sorry," as the old saying goes. If they do NOT have a permit to carry and conceal the firearm (and again assuming you're outside the home where a permit is required), then they can be arrested for the felony offense of "carrying a concealed firearm," and you are at risk too, depending on the intentions of your friend.

In Florida, we have the law called "10-20-life," meaning you'll go to prison for a "mandatory minimum" prison sentence of 10 years, if you're convicted of being involved in a felony offense involving a firearm; and if that firearm is discharged (goes off!) during the commission of the felony, you're getting 20 years (mandatory minimum!) upon a conviction; and if someone gets shot when the gun goes off and you end up getting convicted, you're getting "life!" Florida doesn't play around.

Other states are following suit. You need to know about these lengthy mandatory minimum prison sentences, BEFORE you hang around with anyone who illegally carries a firearm and an "attitude" - you know the type, the guys who have that temperament to cavalierly, inappropriately and illegally use the gun!

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The EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE of your Criminal Lawyer CAN make the difference between FREEDOM and PRISON.

My Qualifications:

  • Florida practice
  • Massachusetts practice
  • US Federal Courts
  • Former South Florida felony trial prosecutor
  • 25 years criminal trial experience
  • Practicing Christian - man of faith
  • Multiple Book Author - true crime stories
  • Speaker at area churches, schools, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers
  • Sings in Swahili while sporting spandex (not!)

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