Miami Stand Your Ground Defense Attorney Dennis Gonzalez Jr.
Mastering Florida's Stand Your Ground Law with Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Dennis Gonzalez Jr.
Navigating the complexities of Florida's Stand Your Ground law can be challenging. That's why you need Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Dennis Gonzalez Jr., an experienced legal professional who regularly handles cases involving crimes of violence and firearms and weapons offenses.
Florida's Stand Your Ground law, enacted in 2005, garnered national attention and sparked debate. Critics feared it would lead to Wild West-style chaos, while supporters saw it as an expansion of one's right to use deadly force when threatened or faced with imminent violence.
Dennis Gonzalez Jr. has extensive experience litigating stand your ground issues. He is dedicated to safeguarding your rights and guiding you throughout the process.
Florida's Stand Your Ground law, enacted in 2005, garnered national attention and sparked debate. Critics feared it would lead to Wild West-style chaos, while supporters saw it as an expansion of one's right to use deadly force when threatened or faced with imminent violence.
Dennis Gonzalez Jr. has extensive experience litigating stand your ground issues. He is dedicated to safeguarding your rights and guiding you throughout the process.
Understanding Florida's Stand Your Ground Law
Before the Stand Your Ground law, individuals could only use non-deadly force to defend against imminent use of unlawful non-deadly force. Deadly force was only allowed in defense against imminent deadly force, great bodily harm, or the commission of a forcible felony. Outside of one's home or workplace, there was a "duty to retreat" before using deadly force.
The Castle Doctrine, applicable within one's home, removed the duty to retreat but still required a reasonable belief that deadly force was necessary to defend against deadly force, great bodily harm, or a forcible felony.
Post Stand Your Ground Law Changes
The Stand Your Ground law introduced two conclusive presumptions favoring a criminal defendant claiming self-defense:
The Castle Doctrine, applicable within one's home, removed the duty to retreat but still required a reasonable belief that deadly force was necessary to defend against deadly force, great bodily harm, or a forcible felony.
Post Stand Your Ground Law Changes
The Stand Your Ground law introduced two conclusive presumptions favoring a criminal defendant claiming self-defense:
- The presumption that the defendant had a reasonable fear that deadly force was necessary.
- The presumption that the intruder intended to commit an unlawful act involving force or violence.
The Stand Your Ground law broadens the Castle Doctrine, extending the concept of one's "castle" to include any place where a person is lawfully entitled to be. The law also grants immunity from prosecution instead of an affirmative defense that would need to be asserted during trial after arrest and charges by the State of Florida.
If you're considering raising a self-defense challenge based on Stand Your Ground, it's essential to consult a qualified criminal defense attorney immediately. Dennis Gonzalez Jr. can help you understand the charges, advise you on the best course of action, and work tirelessly to build a solid defense.
Don't risk your future—contact Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Dennis Gonzalez Jr. at (305) 209-0384 to set up a free consultation and protect your rights today.
Don't risk your future—contact Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Dennis Gonzalez Jr. at (305) 209-0384 to set up a free consultation and protect your rights today.
Why Choose Dennis Gonzalez Jr. for Your Stand Your Ground Defense
Raising self-defense and/or Stand Your Ground claims can get tricky, with potential consequences including prison time and hefty fines hanging in the balance. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney like Dennis Gonzalez Jr. ensures:
Protect yourself from a criminal conviction. Regardless of the specific crime, you need a strong ally in your corner that can raise Stand Your Ground as a defense. Contact Dennis Gonzalez Jr. at (305) 209-0384 for a free consultation with a skilled Stand Your Ground attorney today.
- the best possible defense against your charges
- Familiarity with the law and evidence against you
- The ability to challenge the prosecution's case
- Negotiation skills for lesser charges or sentences
- Experienced Stand Your Ground litigator
Protect yourself from a criminal conviction. Regardless of the specific crime, you need a strong ally in your corner that can raise Stand Your Ground as a defense. Contact Dennis Gonzalez Jr. at (305) 209-0384 for a free consultation with a skilled Stand Your Ground attorney today.
Dennis Gonzalez Jr.'s law firm is a top-tier criminal defense practice serving clients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and throughout Florida. Possessing the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for successfully handling all types of crimes, Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Dennis Gonzalez Jr. will work relentlessly to protect your rights when you're in legal trouble.
Contact our office today or fill out the convenient online contact form to schedule a free consultation.
Contact our office today or fill out the convenient online contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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MIAMI CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY DENNIS GONZALEZ JR 11401 SW 40 STREET, SUITE 204 Miami, FL 33165 (305) 209-0384 www.DGONZ.com |