Criminal Defense Attorney in Florida

Antonio G. Jimenez, P.A.

6303 Blue Lagoon Drive Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33126 USA

 (786) 525-7671
 (786) 284-3097

www.JimenezLegal.com
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Antonio G. Jimenez, P.A. is an experienced, dedicated law firm located in Miami, Florida. Throughout life, situations often arise that require the legal knowledge and experience of a professional attorney. Unfortunately, these situations are often some of the most difficult times in a person’s life, and as such, require a Miami attorney who will be an aggressive legal advocate for their future. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime anywhere in Florida, Miami criminal lawyer Antonio G. Jimenez has the experience and dedication to see you through this difficult time.

Antonio G. Jimenez is passionate about the law; therefore, he only concentrates his legal practice in the area of law that he is most zealous about: Criminal Defense. This concentration enables him to achieve successful results for all his clients through aggressive negotiation and effective litigation. A Miami attorney, who concentrates his practice, can often achieve far greater results than an attorney who is not. Miami attorney Antonio G. Jimenez understands that your future and your happiness often depend on the results of your legal case; therefore, he is dedicated to fighting for your rights—at any stage of your life.

When you are charged with a crime in Miami, it is important to know that your Miami criminal defense attorney is focused fully on your case—as your future gravely depends on the verdict and sentencing you may receive. Miami attorney, Antonio G. Jimenez, understands the complexities that surround criminal defense cases. As such, he dedicates himself personally to each of his clients, so they receive the one-on-one attention they deserve during these difficult and emotional times.

As a former Florida state prosecutor, Antonio G. Jimenez understands how to successfully litigate cases in the Florida courts. His experience and extensive knowledge in the areas of criminal defense have made him an accomplished Miami attorney with a proven track record. His successful litigation based Miami practice is dedicated to providing all of his clients with the legal representation they need to achieve a successful outcome. If you are charged with a crime in Miami, attorney Antonio G. Jimenez will be on your side through it all.

Year this Office was Established: 2007

Languages: Spanish; English.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Misdemeanors; Drinking in Public; Trespassing; Sexual Assault; Sealing; Probation Violations; Restraining Orders; Violent Crimes; Kidnapping; Sexual Battery; Escape; Aircraft Piracy; Aggravated Abuse of an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult; Unlawful Throw/Place/Discharge of Destructive Device or Bomb; Carjacking; Stalking; Child Molestation; Failure to Register as a Sexual Offender or Sexual Predator; Fleeing and Eluding; Firearms & 10/20/Life; Grand Theft Crimes; Leaving the Scene of an Accident (LSA); Reckless Driving; Workers' Compensation Fraud.

Practice Areas Description

Antonio G. Jimenez, P.A. provides legal representation in the following areas of practice:

- Criminal Defense

Miami criminal defense lawyer, Antonio G. Jimenez, has successfully defended numerous Miami misdemeanor charges and Florida felony charges. Whether you have been charged with a Miami misdemeanor (such as drinking in public, prostitution, or trespassing) or you are facing serious felony charges (such as theft, sexual assault, burglary or even murder), you need Miami criminal defense attorney, Antonio G. Jimenez, on your side to fight aggressively for your rights. Antonio G. Jimenez handles these types of criminal cases:

* Drug Crimes

The severity of different drug crimes rises as you move up the ladder from possession, to sales, to what is called drug trafficking. Each of these levels carries its own definition and associated penalties, and the key to reducing your sentence is to secure the lowest possible charge. Often the rules governing these drug crimes can be confusing, which is why you want an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney to help make sense of the system and protect you.

* Expungement & Sealing

There are a number of good reasons why you might want your criminal record sealed or expunged. Chief among these are reputation and employment – many people attach a stigma to prior arrests, and a number of business owners simply won't hire someone with a criminal record. Here in Florida, you have a number of avenues of recourse provided you qualify, which is why it is important to work with an experienced Miami expungement attorney.

* Probation Violations

Violating your probation can lead to a number of difficulties in Florida, which is why you want to work with an experienced Miami probation violation attorney. Without good representation as you move through the legal system, you could find yourself facing stiffer fines and scant leeway from a hostile court. Miami Criminal Lawyer Antonio Jimenez has represented individuals accused of violating their probation for many years, and in that time we has earned a sterling reputation for aggressive and effective defense of his clients.

* Restraining Orders

Injunctions in Miami-Dade County may be filed for a number of types of violence. There are four types of civil injunctions for protection, also known as restraining orders: Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, and Sexual Violence. Injunctions for Protection against Domestic Violence are commonly included in almost all domestic violence cases. These are filed to prevent any furthers acts of violence, and they require certain criteria to be fulfilled in order to meet the definition of Domestic Violence. If your circumstances diverge from a standard domestic violence case – if, for example, you do not live with the person you are serving with a restraining order – then the other three types of injunction may come into play.

* Violent Crimes

Violent crimes are the most serious felonies in Florida, and carry major penalties as a result. If you have been charged with a violent crime of any sort, your reputation, finances, and freedom are on the line. It is important to defend yourself with the very best tools available, which is why you will want to retain an experienced Miami violent crimes attorney early on. Miami criminal defense attorney Antonio G. Jimenez has been defending clients throughout Miami-Dade County for many years from every level of accusation and prior to defending he was a state prosecutor in Miami-Dade County. Criminal attorney Antonio G. Jimenez will look at every piece of evidence and testimony and will file all the appropriate motions so that your case will be defended with the rigor and dedication it deserves from day one.

* Domestic Violence

Domestic violence crimes tend to be very one-sided in favor of the accusing party. When police are called to a domestic violence call, it is not unusual for the accused to get taken to jail. This is hardly surprising when you consider that it is often easy to determine who the aggressor was, but what about when a person is arrested based simply on what their partner said to the police? That is, after all, a subjective account, and there may be scant evidence to support the charges. If you are involved in a domestic violence case, it is important to speak with an experienced Miami domestic violence attorney to make sure you understand the many details of Florida law. Domestic violence cases typically involve a few common questions, so let us examine these in order.

* Firearms & 10/20/Life

Florida's gun control law is one of the toughest in the nation. Since the passage of Florida Statute 775.087, also known as the 10/20/Life law, Florida's violent gun crime rate has dropped by 30%. The law itself seems fairly simple at first glance – it essentially mandates a minimum prison sentence of 10 years for using a gun in the commission of violent crimes. Look closer, however, and you will find a number of details and exceptions that become important if you are charged under Florida's 10/20/Life law. Retaining an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney is the best way to take advantage of these exceptions and avail you of a fairer sentencing structure.

* Sex Crimes

Few convictions carry the stigma or continuing embarrassment that come with a sex crime conviction. Not only are nearly all such cases felonies, which carry significant jail time, but they also require the convicted party to register as a sex offender – a designation which then follows him or her for life. With that designation come a number of obstacles, including countless restrictions on where the offender may live and where he or she may go. Even the charge itself can be terribly destructive whether it sticks or not – people hear the term “sex crime” and reflexively assume the accused must be a predator of some sort. For these reasons, it is essential to talk to an experienced Miami sexual battery attorney early on if you are charged with a sex crime of any kind.

* DUI Defense

Florida DUI laws are intentionally designed to come down hard on DUI/DWI offenders. Whether it’s a first time DUI conviction or repeat offense, stiff fines and jail time are among some of the penalties your Miami DUI attorney will try and reduce. Miami DUI attorney, Antonio G. Jimenez, handles all types of felony drunk driving charges. From Florida DUI serious bodily injury to DWI manslaughter, the enormity of a DUI felony charge requires a skillful defense fought by an aggressive criminal attorney. By working with Mr. Jimenez, a talented DUI attorney who concentrates his legal practice on Florida DWI/DUI defense, you can benefit from years of experience and take comfort knowing your matter will be in good hands.

* Theft Crimes

In Florida, a person commits a theft if they knowingly obtain or use, or endeavor to obtain or use, the property of another with the intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the other person of a right to the property or a benefit from the property. That is the legal definition, but within those words lay a number of important distinctions about what you may have taken, and what kind of punishment is associated with each level of crime. Antonio Jimenez is an experienced Miami grand theft lawyer who understands the law in all its complexity, and who fights aggressively to protect his clients from wrongful conviction.

* Assault & Battery

Assault and battery charges are very common in Florida and usually result from a misunderstanding. These charges deal with your typical fight between two or more people. However, it is also commonly found in domestic violence cases. As a former prosecutor and experienced criminal trial attorney, Antonio G. Jimenez has the experience to resolve your assault or battery criminal case. He knows how to thoroughly examine the prosecution’s case and determine where the weaknesses lie so you get the best defense possible. Miami battery lawyer Antonio G. Jimenez has the experience and dedication to help clients accused of assault or battery in Miami and throughout Florida.

* Burglary

Burglary is a serious felony and deserves a dedicated Miami burglary attorney to defend these charges. Florida statute 810.02 defines a burglary as the "entering or remaining in a dwelling, a structure, or a conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the defendant is licensed or invited to enter or remain." Burglaries in Florida are classified as either a third degree, second degree or first degree. There are three types of burglary crimes in Florida: Burglary of a Dwelling (Home); Burglary of a Conveyance (Vehicle); Burglary of a Structure (Building/Office/Warehouse).

* Child Abuse

Child abuse charges in Miami and throughout Florida are inherently prejudicial against a person because the child is always viewed as an innocent person and thus, the prosecutor will always be tough on those accused of committing child abuse. Miami child abuse defense lawyer Antonio G. Jimenez has both prosecuted and defended individuals facing child abuse and child neglect charges. Miami child abuse defense lawyer Antonio G. Jimenez can effectively tell your side of the story and if the person accused is the parent of the child,

* Child Molestation

Lewd and Lascivious molestation is commonly called child molestation and is a very serious felony crime. Florida statute 800.04(5)(a) defines lewd and lascivious molestation as "[a] person who intentionally touches in a lewd or lascivious manner the breasts, genitals, genital area, or buttocks, or the clothing covering them, of a person less than 16 years of age, or forces or entices a person under 16 years of age to so touch the perpetrator, commits lewd or lascivious molestation." Miami child molestation defense lawyer Antonio G. Jimenez has defended many clients facing child molestation and other lewd and lascivious crimes.

* Juvenile Crimes

In Florida, Juvenile crimes are those that are committed by defendants under the age of 18. Both Felonies and Misdemeanors are before a circuit court Judge in Florida. Misdemeanors involving traffic offenses are handled in county court. Serious felony cases, like armed robbery, carjacking, murders, etc. are reviewed by the State Attorney's Office to determine if the case should be "direct filed." If the case is direct filed then the child will be treated as an adult in adult circuit court and will face adult penalties. Miami juvenile attorney Antonio G. Jimenez can step in during this process and negotiate a resolution of the case where the child will receive juvenile penalties and not face adult court and adult penalties.

* Kidnapping/False Imprisonment

Kidnapping under Florida law is an extremely serious crime with a person facing LIFE in prison. Florida statute 787.01 defines kidnapping as: forcibly, secretly, or by threat confining, abducting, or imprisoning another person against her or his will and without lawful authority, with intent to: Hold for ransom or reward or as a shield or hostage; Commit or facilitate commission of any felony ;Inflict bodily harm upon or to terrorize the victim or another person; Interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function. False imprisonment in Florida is the same as kidnapping except that the four intent elements from kidnapping is missing. Florida statute 787.02 defines false imprisonment as forcibly, by threat, or secretly confining, abducting, imprisoning, or restraining another person without lawful authority and against her or his will.

* Robbery

Robbery crimes are one of the most serious felonies in Florida, and carry major penalties as a result. If you or a family member has been charged with a robbery it is important to defend yourself with the very best tools available, which is why you will want to retain an experienced Miami robbery defense lawyer early on. Miami criminal defense attorney Antonio G. Jimenez has been defending clients charged with robberies throughout Miami-Dade County for many years and prior to defending he was a state prosecutor in Miami-Dade County. Robbery defense attorney Antonio G. Jimenez will look at every piece of evidence and testimony and will file all the appropriate motions so that your case will be defended with the rigor and dedication it deserves from day one.

* Stalking

Stalking charges are treated very seriously because they are most often related to domestic violence and, unfortunately, a lot of homicides in Miami are domestic related. Florida statute 784.048 defines stalking as "[a]ny person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person." Stalking is a first degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in the county jail. Miami stalking defense lawyer Antonio G. Jimenez started his career as a domestic violence prosecutor and knows where the weakness of the case lies. Miami criminal lawyer Antonio G. Jimenez will analyze your case and will defend your stalking charge against the relentless prosecution of the government.

* Reckless Driving/Traffic Crimes

Miami criminal lawyer Antonio G. Jimenez has defended numerous clients from reckless driving charges and has successfully reduced many reckless driving charges to careless driving, which is a traffic citation and not a criminal offense. Oftentimes cops will issue a reckless driving criminal citation for excessive speeding. The law does not say that excessive speeding alone is reckless driving so the prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person was driving with a willful and wanton disregard for public safety. This is not an easy crime to prove.

- Real Estate

Navigating the Florida real estate market can be a challenging and sometimes daunting task. If you are buying a home in Miami, undisclosed property damage, title liens, environmental hazards, and complex negotiations are just a few of the obstacles that stand between you and the home of your dreams. If you are looking to sell your Miami home, you often face the same obstacles, compounded with the pressure of finding the right buyer for your property.

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