Criminal Practice
If you have been arrested for a crime or are being investigated for a suspected criminal action, you need legal advice and the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A. is your federal and state criminal defense experts. To begin protecting your rights call TODAY!
- Federal Criminal Trials (White Collar Crimes)
- State Felony Trials (Asset Forfeiture)
- Conspiracy Cases (Business Fraud and Theft)
- RICO Cases (Battery)
- Money Laundering (Battery on an LEO)
- Security Violations (Burglary)
- IRS Violations
- DUI: Driving Under the Influence
- BUI: Boating Under the Influence
- Traffic Cases (Driving with Suspended License)
- Felonies and Misdemeanors
- Juvenile Delinquency Cases
- VOP's: Violations of Probation
- DUI and DUI Manslaughter
- Bond Reductions
- Expungements
- Drug Possession, Sale, Delivery, and Trafficking
- Domestic Violence
- Child Abuse
- Assault and Battery
- Shoplifting
- Petty and Grand Theft
- Burglary
- Arson
- Kidnapping
- Armed Robbery
- Tourist Crimes
- Internet Crimes
- Weapons Charges
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Sex Crimes
- Probation Violations
Warrants
We provide strategic advice on surrender, the bond process, the withdrawal of warrants, and the resolution of underlying charges.
Bond Hearings
We provide representation at hearings to set or reduce bond, including the preparation of witness testimony and the coordination of various bond options; we also provide strategic advice to minimize the impact of a violation, as well as representation for plea bargain and evidentiary hearings. Causes of violations differ from "technical" to "new charges"; this difference can affect the defensive strategy to be applied.
Domestic Violence
We provide strategic advice to protect the client's freedom upon release from custody, as well as provide representation at trial. The charge of domestic violence is often misused by a friend or spouse as leverage to obtain an advantage in related litigation.
Restraining Orders
We provide defense in civil court for what are often dishonest and damaging allegations of abuse. Restraining orders are often linked to criminal allegations of assault and battery and represent a threat to a person's reputation and freedom.
Sexual Offenses
We provide strategic advice and trial defense to what is one of the most damaging allegations in criminal law. Punishment for felony sexual offenses frequently includes incarceration in the Department of Corrections and can have a profoundly detrimental effect on a person's reputation.
Drug Offenses
We provide strategic advice for potential rehabilitative/treatment alternatives to incarceration. The defense of drug offenses often involves the application of laws related to search and seizure, which, if successful, can result in the dismissal of charges.
Assault and Battery
We provide investigative and trial representation for the charges of assault and battery. Felony punishment of these charges can include incarceration and should be taken seriously.
Burglary and Theft
We provide strategic advice for alternatives to conviction and incarceration, as well as representation at trial. Burglary of a residence is automatically punishable by imprisonment in the Department of Corrections, and therefore presents a significant threat to freedom.
Record Sealing and Expungement
We provide technical assistance with the application process, involving both the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the court system. The sealing or expungement of criminal records offers an excellent opportunity to guard a person's reputation from public view.
Misdemeanors and Felonies
We provide representation in both misdemeanor and felony courts on a wide variety of criminal charges. This includes representation in traffic, county, and circuit courts throughout South Florida, including Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties.
Juvenile and Adult Charges
We provide strategic advice for rehabilitative alternatives to adjudication and commitment as a juvenile offender. Juvenile offenders are being certified for prosecution as adults at an alarming rate. All crimes, misdemeanor and felony, are represented at both the adult and juvenile levels.