FLORIDA CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer – Defending White Collar Crimes & Other Felonies

Mr. Smith is a renowned Florida criminal defense attorney . The knowledge, experience, and killer instincts J, Layne Smith has honed over years of civil and administrative trials in insurance related cases makes him force when defending white collar crimes. Simply put, prosecutors do not have the background and depth of understanding Mr. Smith has, and he uses that advantage to the fullest extent, for your benefit.

Criminal defense work requires preparation, persistence, and passion. It is the job of a Florida criminal defense attorney to protect the client, take the fight to the accuser, and to look out for the client’s best interests. Most criminal trials are won by effective cross-examination. When your liberty is at stake, there is no substitute for a tried and true criminal attorney.

Criminal cases impact defendants’ right to work. An individual who is licensed by the State of Florida often has to fight criminal charges against them through to a dismissal or a victory. Otherwise, he or she may lose his or her occupational license by an administrative revocation. State agencies routinely revoke occupational licenses when the license holder pleads guilty, or no contest (nolo contender)—even if adjudication is withheld by the sentencing court.

J. Layne Smith is an AV rated Florida criminal trial attorney. He defends individuals and businesses that are being investigated or prosecuted for white collar crimes and other felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal courts throughout Florida. Mr. Smith believes that the best criminal defense is a good offense. He provides his clients with a tough, smart, and aggressive criminal defense, whether that calls for the diplomatic negotiation of a plea, or trying the case through a jury’s verdict.

Examples of white collar crimes J. Layne Smith has successfully defended:

• Fraud
• Insurance Fraud
• Mortgage Fraud
• Arson
• Embezzlement
• Racketeering (RICO)
• Conspiracy
• Regulatory Crimes
• Premium Fraud

Examples of other felony cases Mr. Smith has successfully defended:

1. Murder*
2. Manslaughter*
3. Attempted Premeditated Murder*
4. Kidnapping*
5. Armed Robbery with a Deadly Weapon*
6. Aggravated Assault*
7. Aggravated Battery
8. Insurance Fraud
9. White Collar Fraud
10. Wire Fraud
11. Drug Trafficking
12. Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute
13. Grand Theft*
14. Workers Compensation Premium Fraud
15. Racketeering
16. Computer Hacking
17. Forgery and Uttering a Forged Instrument.

*Includes all lesser included offenses

J. Layne Smith defends DUI and all other misdemeanor cases too.

If you are arrested, assert your 5 th amendment right, remain silent, and tell law enforcement that you want your Florida criminal defense attorney. Call me, and let me, as your Florida criminal lawyer, do your talking for you.