Strong Defense Against Severe Criminal Charges

The Florida justice system does not hesitate to punish offenders extremely harshly. It is crucial that you have attorneys on your side who are just as aggressive as the prosecution. That is where we come in.

We are Ferry & Ferry, P.A., a criminal defense and family law firm serving the people of Pensacola. Since 2002, we have earned a reputation for our tenacious approach combined with our record of favorable outcomes. These include dismissed charges, reduced sentences and acquittals.

Some of the cases we handle most frequently include:

• Driving under the influence (DUI): Florida’s DUI statute, section 316.193 can put you in jail for up to six months and $1,000 for the first conviction, jail for up to 9 months for a second conviction. With a second conviction the defendant must pay for an interlock system for their vehicle for an entire year. If a person is convicted of a third DUI within ten years of the most recent DUI it is a third degree felony. A third degree felony can place the defendant in jail for up to five years. For any of the above, there are classes that are mandatory such as DUI school, fines and probation costs. None of this is inexpensive. Having an attorney who is familiar with not only the law, but also the prosecutors and Judges is crucial.
• Drug possession: This can be possession of a controlled substance that the defendant does not have a prescription for or possession of an illegal drug. The proposed sentence depends on the specific type of drug. You may have a defense to the charges if the search that located the substance was illegal. See Fla. Stat. 893.13.
• Drug trafficking: Selling illegal substances can have grave consequences. The rise in Fentanyl related deaths has caused the sentences for these related offenses to increase and now carries mandatory jail sentences  for specific types of substances.
• Theft: Theft in the state of Florida is charged based on the value of the item or items taken.
• Assault and battery: These two terms are used interchangeably among persons who are not in the legal field. Assault is when someone threatens  violence toward another and then takes a step towards fulfilling said threat.. A simple battery is when someone intentionally touches someone against their will. A battery could be a full on fist fight or even if a guy sees a girl and slaps her on her bottom. Both are considered a battery.
• Juvenile criminal defense: Juveniles are prosecuted in a completely different manner and in Escambia County a completely different courthouse. A prosecutor has discretion to charge a minor as an adult. This discretion cannot be challenged.  There are options for diversionary programs to allow minors who have little or no criminal history to be able to participate in Teen Court or other such programs to keep it off their legal record. If your child is arrested, you must call an attorney who can dedicate time to his or her future.

 

 

Do Not Hesitate – Get Our Defense Representation Today

Your future or that of your child or loved one is at risk when they have been arrested. It can stay on their background checks forever. If you are arrested and convicted of certain offenses, you can’t even volunteer at your child’s school.  At Ferry & Ferry, you will be given individualized attention from your attorney and staff.  Contact us as soon as possible so we can help you. Call 850-299-1578 or send us an email to schedule your consultation.