Law Office of Javier A. Gonzalez, P.A

04/22/2026

What To Expect At An Arraignment In Florida: Criminal Defense Lawyer In Miami Explains –
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04/15/2026

Florida Felony Levels And Penalties Explained By Miami Criminal Defense Attorney –

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04/14/2026

Felony vs. Misdemeanor In Florida: Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains –

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04/01/2026

What Is The Difference Between A “Felony” And A “Misdemeanor” In Florida?

In Florida, a felony is any crime that is punishable by more than one year in jail or prison. A misdemeanor is any crime where the maximum possible punishment does not exceed one year in jail.

For example, a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida is punishable by up to 60 days in the county jail. A first-degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail.

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03/24/2026

How Do You Conduct Meetings With Clients?

I prefer in-person meetings with clients and prefer to receive hard copies of files, if at all possible. However, in situations where an in-person meeting is not possible due to time constraints or other situations, Zoom meetings or phone meetings are also an option. That initial meeting is very important, and I can conduct that meeting in whichever way is more convenient for you as a client.

Learn more here: https://www.javiergonzalezlaw.com/preparing-for-your-initial-consultation-with-a-criminal-defense-attorney-in-miami-dade-fl/

03/13/2026

What Is The First Thing I Should Do After Being Charged With Drug Possession In Florida?

The first thing you should do after being charged with drug possession is to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Depending on the charges you face and the amount of drugs you are alleged to have had on you, the potential consequences can be quite different.

For example, having a pocket full of ma*****na in Miami-Dade County may not lead to any charges. At the most, you’ll face only misdemeanor charges. However, a very small baggy of suspected co***ne will lead to felony charges and up to five years in state prison.

Learn more here: https://www.javiergonzalezlaw.com/how-to-contest-drug-possession-charges-in-florida/

03/04/2026

What Is Expungement, And How Does It Apply To DUI Cases In Florida?

In Florida, there are two ways to clear a criminal record: through sealing and through expungement. With sealing, the record exists, but it is under seal and visible to very few people or entities without a court order.
Expungement is the equivalent of having a criminal record erased. Legally, this allows you to deny the existence of said record in most contexts, such as a majority of job applications and applications for housing.

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02/25/2026

What Are The Most Common Misdemeanors In Miami-Dade County?

In Florida, a misdemeanor is any crime where the maximum possible punishment does not exceed one year in a county jail. The most common misdemeanor charges I handle in Miami-Dade County, Florida involve battery, which is the unwanted touching of another person. For example, if you get into a heated argument with someone and hit them during the argument.

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02/13/2026

What Is An Indictment In Florida? Miami Criminal Attorney Javier Gonzalez Explains –

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02/04/2026

What To Expect At An Arraignment In Florida: Criminal Defense Lawyer In Miami Explains –
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01/09/2026

What Is A “Subpoena” And How Can It Impact A Criminal Defense Case?

A subpoena is a very specific court order directing the recipient of the subpoena to appear at a specific date, time, and place. For example, a subpoena for a deposition requires a person to appear at a specific time and place to give their sworn testimony regarding a criminal case. A trial subpoena orders a person to appear at a specific courtroom at a specific time and date for potential testimony at a trial.
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