Tampa Carjacking Criminal Defense Attorney
Are you accused of Carjacking in Tampa?
While by no means isolated to Florida, the crime of carjacking is prosecuted with a particular degree of severity in this state due to our prominence as a tourist destination. In the past couple decades our state has seen a large increase in carjacking incidents with tourists being a major target. As a result state lawmakers have ensured that those who commit this crime are faced with very serious consequences. If you are being accused of using physical force, threats or intimidation to steal or take another's vehicle, you are in serious danger in our criminal justice system. This crime is a felony and carries heavy penalties which can include decades behind bars. If a weapon, such as a gun or knife, were used in the theft then this can potentially lead to a lifetime imprisonment.
Because this crime also involves the use of threats, force and possibly weapons it is carries harsher penalties than a grand theft auto charge. You will need a more powerful defense and so must employ a Tampa criminal defense lawyer for legal help as soon as possible. Our attorney team at Taracks Gomez & Rickman has had years of experience in helping individuals build their best possible defense cases against criminal accusations such as carjacking. When facing felony charges it is critical that you find a law team with a background such as ours, not only with an impressive record of defending criminal cases, but with a history as a prosecutor, providing strong insight into how to operate within the criminal justice system successfully for our clients.
Whether or not this is a first time offense the accused will be facing 1st degree felony charges and will need expert assistance in fighting for their rights. Heavy penalties, personal reputation, one's future and the very real possibility of years in jail are all on the line. Building your courtroom defense takes time and should be started as soon as possible.
If you have been accused then you need to contact a Tampa carjacking defense lawyer
on an immediate basis.