Criminal Case in Florida? 6 Essential Requests for Your Attorney

Описание: If you’ve been arrested in Florida, you deserve an attorney who keeps you in the loop. After 30+ years defending criminal cases, I’ve seen too many attorneys fail to keep their clients informed (and they call me for information that should have been provided by their actual attorney...just saying). So here are 6 things you absolutely need to request—whether it’s from your public defender or private counsel:

Evidence Review – Ensure your lawyer talks to you about what's essential in the state's discovery documents.
Explanation of Charges & Penalties – Probation? Jail? License suspension? Ask early so you’re not blindsided.
Preferred Communication—Every lawyer is different. Some prefer texts, and others rarely check voicemail. Get on the same page now.
Strategy Session: Legal strategies can (and should) shift as new evidence is presented. Ensure you know the plan.
Plea Negotiation Updates – Your lawyer is ethically bound to share all plea offers, no matter how bad. Make them do it.
Court Prep: Get a heads–up on everything court-related, from what to wear to how you’ll handle hearing procedures.

Don’t assume your attorney has all this covered. Sometimes, you have to speak up and be proactive. If you’re facing charges in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, or Lake County, I’ve defended clients here for over 30 years. Call my office if you need a seasoned hand to guide you. If you’re learning, please do me a favor—like, subscribe, or any new-fangled button on your screen—and thanks for watching!

📞 Contact Information:
Law Office of John Guidry, P.A.
Address: 320 N Magnolia Ave., Ste B1, Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: (407) 423-1117
Website: https://www.jgcrimlaw.com
Email: [email protected]

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