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Effective Criminal Defense by a Former Prosecutor
If you are charged with a crime in Brevard County, it is important that your criminal defense lawyer understand the workings of the local justice system. Whether you are falsely accused or you have gotten yourself into serious trouble, Morgan & Barbary aggressively fights to keep your record clean or minimize the penalties.
Don't make statements. Don't sign anything. Don't make any deals. Talking to the police or prosecutors before getting legal advice never betters your position, but it can easily make things worse. Contact Patrick Barbary immediately at 321-473-3276 or toll-free 866-620-3523 for a FREE initial consultation if you have been questioned or charged.
Morgan & Barbary in Melbourne, Florida represents citizens throughout Brevard County, as well as out-of-state tourists, college students and military personnel facing charges here. Our veteran criminal defense attorney has successfully defended the following types of criminal allegations:
- DUI/DWI and traffic offenses
- Drug possession or trafficking
- Domestic violence or injunction for protection
- Assault and battery
- Shoplifting, theft and burglary
- Juvenile offenses
- Fleeing and eluding
- Computer hacking and Internet crimes
- Rape and sexual offenses
- Child abuse and child pornography
- Fraud and white collar crimes
- Robbery, manslaughter and murder
- Violation of Parole (VOP)
Former Prosecutor Who Knows the System
Patrick Barbary has practiced criminal law for 15 years, including three years as a Brevard County prosecutor. That experience provides key insights for evaluating your case and responding to the charges. Time and again, we have seen cases where police violated our client's rights to due process or brought grossly exaggerated charges. In one instance, when two clients were charged with attempted murder, Mr. Barbary's intervention resulted in re-filing the case as simple misdemeanor battery — as it should have been in the first place — and then a plea to disorderly conduct.
When the state has a reasonable basis for charges, some criminal defense attorneys automatically plead the case. Patrick Barbary will not simply roll over — he can and does take cases to trial. He is adept at poking holes in the prosecution's case to (a) get charges dismissed or evidence excluded through pre-trial motions, (b) negotiate a more favorable plea bargain, or (c) create enough reasonable doubt for a jury to return a verdict of not guilty.
- We take only Brevard County cases, where Mr. Barbary's skills and familiarity with the politics gives clients the best opportunity for justice.
- We assist clients with bail or ROR (release on own recognizance).
- We can also help to seal or expunge past criminal records, so that you can legally state that you were never arrested for that offense.
See Arrest Tips to protect your rights until you can talk with a criminal defense attorney.
Contact Patrick Barbary at 321-473-3276 or toll-free 866-620-3523
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