Florida DUI & Criminal Attorneys
If you, a loved one or a friend or acquaintance has been arrested in Palm Beach for a DUI or other criminal charge, you need an experience lawyer that you can trust. In Palm Beach, the MuscaLaw firm is just that choice. The attorneys at MuscaLaw are experienced, talented and knowledgeable in this specific area of criminal law and a local familiarity with the Palm Beach area. We understand the ins and outs of Palm Beach DUI and criminal laws and know how to defend them well. We work together as a team to provide you with the most aggressive defense possible through our strategic planning and passionate knowledge of the law.
Meet the Musca Law defense team:
- John Musca
- Marquin Rinard
- Rebecca Sonalia
- Lawrence Wrenn
- Michael Minardi
- Jeff Quisenberry
- Joseph Davidow
- Martin Cordell
- Harry Lee Greenway
- Lourdes Gonzalez
Our skilled attorneys have years of experience in Palm Beach, Florida drunk driving defense and other types of criminal casework. Each member of the Musca Law team has unique qualifications to make them a strong force in your carefully orchestrated defense.
When you or a family member needs a top defense lawyer, Musca Law can help. Contact our Palm Beach office today to make an appointment. Your consultation is free and confidential. Meet with us in person or by phone. We will give you an honest opinion about your case. Learn firsthand why we have a strong reputation for being tough Palm Beach DUI lawyers.
1-800-MUSCALAW.
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We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. All of our attorneys are licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
How to Avoid Appearing At The Arraignment
How to Avoid Appearing At The Arraignment, After your arrest under DUI charges, and after your release through bail, you will receive a Court Notice issuing you a summons to appear before the Court to plead guilty or not. This first hearing is called an arraignment. You are required to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. At this point, the State will not provide any information regarding any witness, Police report, video recordings, or medical reports relating to the case. If you appear on your own, you may be subjected to pressure from the Prosecutor Attorney.
In the absence of your Defense Counsel, the State Attorney will send all necessary documents to you, and prepare the case for future hearings. The Prosecutor will offer you a one-time deal for arraignment. Failure to accept the offer will result in more severe penalties in the future for the defendant. The defendant is deprived of investigating their own case and defense if they appear at the arraignment on their own. In these circumstances, the Court will try to settle the arraignment by applying pressure, so that they can reduce the burden of pending cases.
Those who are unfortunate to not have a Defense Counsel at the time of hearing their arraignment will have to withstand the pressure alone, unsupported of experienced legal techniques, and ultimately submit the case themselves. The only way to get out of the situation is to hire a West Palm DUI Lawyer to stand as your Defense Counsel. Your Attorney will then file a Notice of Appearance, and a written plea of not guilty. This avoids having to appear for the arraignment, and protects you from the pressure of the Prosecuting Attorney. The only way to avoid arraignment without knowing the State’s evidence against you is to hire a West Palm DUI Lawyer. The Defense Attorney will take all necessary steps to ensure that the defendant is not required to attend the first arraignment.
