Debary Criminal Defense Firm
Fighting for Clients In Deland, Daytona Beach and Throughout Central Florida
If you are being investigated for a crime in or around Debary or have already been arrested, your first action should be to get in touch with a criminal defense lawyer. At Thompson Law, P.A. we have been serving individuals throughout Volusia County in these matters for more than a decade. Our criminal defense attorney in Debary is well-known and respected for his competent legal representation which includes extensive work as a trial attorney.
With offices in Deland and Daytona Beach, we’ve represented clients throughout Central Florida for over 18 years.
Being arrested or even accused of a crime can be a frightening experience. Depending on the circumstances, your freedom and future may be on the line – you could be facing a jail or prison sentence, expensive fines, and lengthy probation. You could lose your job, have your friendships compromised, and even your family may doubt you. All of this can be overwhelming. Putting a competent and proven professional defender on your side gives you the asset you need in this critical situation.
Thompson Law, P.A. provides personalized representation for any charges, whether misdemeanors or felonies.
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We are here to take your calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week and will respond promptly. Your initial consultation with our attorney is free of charge. That means you can discuss the specifics of your case directly with him to get the advice you need about where you stand, how the law impacts you, and your options in moving forward. Because our firm focuses primarily on criminal law, we have the up-to-date knowledge you need to understand your situation and what needs to be done in your defense.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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All Charges Reduced Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Client was accused of shooting a shotgun over the head of two minors. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to discover that officers reported to the scene of the crime the night of the incident and spoke to the victims on the evening the alleged crime occurred and believed the victims to be intoxicated and unreliable. Attorney Thompson conducted depositions of the officers and ultimately all charges were reduced to a misdemeanor and no incarceration.
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All Charges Dismissed Sexual Battery & Domestic Battery
Mr. Thompson took depositions of the victim showing that the victim was not truthful with police when she provided her statement as to what happened. Confronted victim with social media posts, bank records, and telephone records to show that she was not in the places that she stated she was during the time the alleged crime took place. Case 1 was dismissed and the Defendant pled to Case 2 and received two (2) years of prison and credit for fifteen (15) months in prison.
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Charges Reduced to Simple Assault Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
At the time these charges were filed, the State of Florida had a 3-year minimum mandatory for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm. Neighbors of the Client claimed that he pointed a shot gun at them and fired over their heads when they came onto his property. Police came out the following day and arrested the Client. Attorney Thompson found a CAD report where the police had investigated the crime the night of the incident and determined that there was insufficient evidence of the arrest. Attorney Thompson
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Charges Reduced Aggravated Battery on Law Enforcement Officer
Attorney Thompson provided the State with an extensive mitigation packet outlining the Defendant’s military service record and disability based on PTSD. Defendant was offered a minor jail sanction (60) days followed by probation in lieu of a 5-year minimum prison sentence as was originally offered by the State.
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All Charges Dismissed Domestic Battery
Defendant was trapped inside car where her boyfriend was acting aggressive. Defendant had to take legal action against the victim to remove him from vehicle. Attorney Thompson sent letter to State early in the case to outline defenses and mitigation and all charges were dismissed prior to filing.
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Charges Reduced, Guidelines Waived, No Probation Failure to Register as a Career Criminal
The Client was arrested out of State for a warrant for failure to register as a career criminal. This violated his probation out of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Attorney Thompson was able to track the Client’s addresses and discovered that his landlord at the time lied to his probation officer about his renting an apartment because the landlord was not zoned to allow tenants. The State agreed to a time-served sentence for the time he spent in custody being transported to Florida.