- “Innocent until proven guilty is the cornerstone of our criminal justice system.”
- --Flanagan
“When interrogated by the police, answer their questions but remember everything you say WILL be held against you. If in doubt keep silent..” - --Flanagan
- “When you’ve been arrested, you need to choose a lawyer that you can trust to represent your interests. You need a lawyer that has trial
experience..”
- --Flanagan
- “Equal protection means everyone is supposed to be treated equally, but equal protection may be determined by the quality of your representation..”
- --Flanagan
If you’ve been arrested you know how traumatic and frightening the event can be. You’ve probably even replayed the event over and over in your mind. The police treat you like you’re the worst person on the face of the earth. You’re handcuffed, detained, and isolated from society.
St. Petersburg Murder Defense Lawyer
Murder is the most serious criminal offense. A murder conviction dramatically changes the life of the defendant and his or her family.
According to Florida law, murder is the unlawful killing of a human being. It is a first-degree felony punishable by life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Dealing with the charges can be tremendously stressful on both an individual and his family. Fines, jail time, even the death penalty are all on the line. Being torn away from family, friends, and loved ones for a lifetime is devastating. Having a past criminal record merely aggravates the situation. This is especially true in the penalty phase when a past criminal history may seriously affect whether the penalty is a life sentence or the death penalty.
A person charged with murder faces many legal obstacles.In any murder case, the one charged with murder faces the guilt phase and a penalty phase, both of which require the legal skills of an attorney who has had real-world trial experience. I spend most of my time in the courtroom arguing motions and defending clients who are on trial for serious criminal offenses.
As a murder attorney, I am devoted to doing everything I can to defend your case. A prosecutor’s goal is to obtain the highest possible conviction rate. My goal is to represent you and make sure your legal rights and options are protected.
With 27 years of experience as a murder lawyer, I understand the criminal process and the steps necessary to achieving the best possible outcome. I know the prosecuting attorneys and local law enforcement. I am proud of my work as a St. Petersburg criminal defense trial lawyer representing clients and protecting their constitutional rights.