CRIMINAL DEFENSE WARNING: EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. IF YOU ARE THE TARGET OR SUBJECT OF AN INVESTIGATION THERE IS USUALLY NOTHING YOU CAN SAY TO HELP YOUR CASE.   Criminal matters require immediate professional services to protect your legal rights and ensure the best possible outcome. We believe that many times the first hours and days of an investigation are the most important.  Attorney James Hunter is committed to helping individuals with criminal legal matters that he requests you contact him directly on his personal cell phone at 727-215-6021 in the case of an EMERGENCY. Whether you are an established client or not, he will take your call. But, he kindly requests that you only utilize this number if you indeed have an emergency so that he can continue to offer this unprecedented access to the public. When it comes to criminal allegations, effective representation may make the difference between a prison term and reduced or dismissed charges. Even in cases alleging simple misdemeanors, a good criminal defense attorney can make a positive impact on the outcome of the case by ensuring that the defendant secures the best outcome in a difficult circumstance. For these and other reasons, it is vital that those accused of a crime exercise their right to remain silent and seek out competent legal representation. If you have been accused of a crime, please contact our firm. Click here for answers to common questions. We will work zealously to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with your legal matter. You will never have trouble reaching us and never have a phone call go unreturned. We understand the importance of confidentiality and no one will find out about your case from our firm. Our lawyers are familiar with all facets of criminal cases and may help clients with the following: • Work to get the charges dropped or lowered; • Interview police, involved parties, and any possible witnesses to expose any lies or exaggerations; • Make sure that no evidence against our client was obtained illegally; • Conduct a thorough pre-trial investigation;                                 • Employ a private investigator, and any other experts that may be able to help strengthen our client’s defense; • Obtain expert witnesses to testify on behalf of our clients; • Negotiate with prosecutors to make sure our clients face the minimum possible penalties. Keep in mind that any delay in retaining competent defense counsel will likely harm your case. And remember, never give a statement to a law enforcement officer if may be the target or subject of an investigation. Be sure to review some of our acheivements below.   Some people ask us how we can represent individuals accussed of crimes. We simply point out the fact that the United States now imprisons more people per capita than any other country in the world. Imprisonment without trial, trials without access to evidence, secret prisons and torture are the extreme example of the conduct the criminal defense bar battles against with each and every prosecution. The fact is that our federal and state governments have expanded the criminal code to an unprecedented scope. How do we defend people accused of crimes? It's easy, we defend America. We defend the constitution. Want a more practical response, its easy to point a finger at the defense bar until someone in your family is accused of a crime. We help people in tough positions.     Our attorneys have achieved positive results in defending clients against criminal charges. Such charges have ranged from criminal traffic offenses to violent felony offenses resulting in serious bodily injury, and of course, narcotics caes. Below you will find a short list of positive outcomes in a few recent cases. Client names are not provided for the sake of privacy. State of Florida vs. Private Client Dismissal of all charges including battery charge against client based on allegations that defendant struck alleged victim in a bar fight causing bodily injury. State of Florida vs. Private Client Dismissal of all charges including battery charge against client based on allegation that defendant struck alleged victim in a dispute and alleged victim suffered great bodily injury. State of Florida vs. Private Client Reduction in charge from felony hit and run resulting in injury reduced to misdemeanor charge leaving the scene of an accident and a withhold of adjudication entered on the record. State of Florida vs. Private Client Reduction in charge from felony possession of a controlled substance to misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and a withhold of adjudication entered on the record. State of Florida vs. Private Client Client charged with alleged fourth driving while license suspended. Client had previously spent 45 days in jail for conviction of third driving while license suspended when represented by other counsel. Mr. Hunter was able to resolve the new and fourth case with client only required to pay a $265.00 fine. State of Florida vs. Private Client Three time convicted felon granted probation for felony narcotics charges that under the sentencing guidelines required defendant to serve in excess of eight years in a state penitentiary. 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