Panama City, Florida Tourist Crime Defense Lawyers

 

The Panama City Beach area boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, is a haven for residents and vacationers alike, is known for its nightlife and hosts huge annual events like Bike Week and Spring Break.  Panama City locals have also coined the phrase to describe the Panama City, Florida criminal justice system: “Come on vacation, leave on probation.”  Unfortunately for some visitors, what starts out as a vacation may end with a mistake that leaves some visitors entangled in criminal cases that can carry consequences extending far beyond the car ride or airplane trip home that can affect opportunities for advancement in both your personal and professional life.  The Panama City criminal defense lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A. have the knowledge and experience necessary to formulate a defense that will minimize the long-term effects of a tourist crime arrest.   Our attorneys at Virga Law Offices, P.A. have defended the following tourist related offenses:

• Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage
• Possession of Marijuana
• Assault
• Battery
• DUI
• Shoplifting
• Prostitution
• No Seatbelt
• Traffic Offenses
• Resisting an Officer Without Violence
• Resisting an Officer With Violence
• Drug Offenses

 

I Have Been Charged, Now What Can I Expect?

 

Oftentimes, many people accused of these types of offenses have never been in criminal trouble or had any experience with the criminal system.  As such, it is a scary and stressful experience, especially because every state’s laws are different.  There will be mandatory court appearances until the case is resolved, either through a plea, trial or dismissal of the charges.  Depending on the charge, if you are convicted you may have a criminal blemish on your record, be sentenced to probation, incarceration, ordered to complete community service hours, attend classes, have your license suspended or revoked and pay court costs.

 

How Can Virga Law Offices, P.A. Help Me?

 

At Virga Law Offices, P.A., our criminal defense lawyers recognize that you want to go home and put this all behind you.  We also recognize that it is not convenient for you to stay indefinitely.  As such, when you retain the Panama City, Florida criminal defense lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A., we will attend court for you, thus eliminating the inconvenience of returning numerous times for your court appearances.  The Panama City, Florida criminal defense lawyers will also evaluate the various defenses that you may have, investigate the case against you, discuss any special “tourist crime” diversion programs with the prosecutor that may preserve your good name and clean record, and vigorously defend your rights and reputation so you can get back to focusing on what’s important to you.  Contact Virga Law Offices, P.A. today for your free initial consultation.

 

The Panama City, Florida Criminal Defense  Lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A. proudly serve Northwest Florida including the following cities and counties:    Apalachicola, Blountstown, Bonifay, Chipley, Lynn Haven, Marianna, Mexico Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Port St. Joe, Springfield and Tyndall Air Force Base; Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County ,Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County , and Washington County.