Whether it's your first arrest or your fifth, you are probably feeling scared and desperate. You want to do everything you can to stay out of jail and clear your name, but if you make decisions out of panic instead of getting accurate legal advice, you could harm your case more than you help it.

In most situations, you have 30 days from the day of your arrest until your first court appearance, which is plenty of time to talk to several attorneys to find the one that's right for you. When you do talk to attorneys, watch out for the following:

1. Promises of free consultations: Criminal attorneys usually charge a flat fee based on the type of case you have, and they are not willing to give away much information for free. Most "free consultations" are just sales pitches that try to reel you in and get you to sign on the dotted line. Don't let what you thought was a chance to gather information turn into a commitment to an attorney you don't trust.
2. Scare tactics that rush your decision: Telling you that you have to act fast or that time is of the essence are tactics some attorneys use to get you to hire them before talking to other attorneys. In most cases, you have several weeks before you really need an attorney, and that is plenty of time to do your due diligence in finding the right attorney for you.
3. Claims of "connections": Many criminal defense attorneys are former prosecutors, and most are familiar with judges in their district. While some attorneys may make these claims to imply that they will be more successful with your case than another attorney, don't buy it.
4. High-volume firms: Large firms with high-profile names behind them often have dozens of associates and paralegals who actually do the work on a case. At some firms, you never see the same attorney twice, and you certainly never work with the guy you see on TV.

You don't have to worry about these claims and tactics at our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense firm. We are open and honest about what you need and how we can help.

Criminal attorney Daniel Rosenberg has nearly 20 years of defense experience in Fort Lauderdale, and he has successfully defended clients facing charges for a variety of crimes (listed below).

• Aggravated Assault
• Aggravated Battery
• Battery
• Carjacking
• Domestic Violence Defense
• Domestic Violence Injunction
• Drug Possession
• Drugs With Intent to Sell
• Drug Trafficking
• Firearms and Weapons Charges
• First-Time Offender Defense
• Grand Theft
• Home Invasion
• Juvenile Defense
• Marijuana Defense
• Mugshot Removal Services
• Out-of-State/Tourist Defense
• Petit Theft
• Probation Violation
• Seal & Expunge
• Theft

Aggravated assault is considered a violent crime and requires a strong defense. As your criminal defense attorney, we can employ various strategies to defend you, including:

• Challenging the sufficiency of evidence
• Demonstrating that the fear involved was unreasonable
• Asserting self-defense
• Establishing that there was no credible threat evident in your actions
• Proving factual innocence of the charges against you

Do not delay until it is too late. Your freedom and livelihood are on the line. Contact us now, so we can construct the best defense strategy for your case. We possess extensive knowledge and experience and are dedicated to providing you with personalized attention to ensure justice is served.