Florida Wrongful Prosecution Lawyer

Florida Wrongful Prosecution Attorney

The criminal justice system functions on the principle that a person is treated as innocent unless the government proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. But some people should never have been thrust into the criminal justice system in the first place. When a charge is dismissed by the prosecution before trial or a jury says “not guilty,’ some people say the system worked.  But if the charge lacked probable cause in the first place, that is not necessarily true. A Florida wrongful prosecution lawyer can help in this situation.

Put Our Experienced Wrongful Prosecution Team to Work for You

Pfeiffer Rudolf has a proven professional record of successful wrongful prosecution representation for clients in Florida, and we can put this experience to work for you if you or a loved one has been wrongfully charged for a crime you did not commit. It can feel like the entire criminal justice system is working against you in this situation, and even once the charge is dismissed or you are found not guilty, there is significant damage done and recovering from the experience can be challenging.

Our team will carefully review the details of your case to identify any procedural failures or official wrongdoing that may have caused your situation and to develop a strategy aimed at building a strong case that will lead to financial and emotional recovery. Even a not guilty verdict does not fix the reputational damage and other collateral consequences that accompany a wrongful prosecution.

Connect with a trustworthy wrongful prosecution lawyer as soon as possible after a dismissal or not guilty verdict.  It is important to understand how Florida’s statute of limitations may impact whether you are able to file a claim to right the wrongful prosecution. Our firm not only addresses malicious – or wrongful – prosecution cases, but we also seek recovery for those who have been wrongfully convicted.

Unfortunately, these cases in Florida are not uncommon, including the case of Thomas James, who was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he did not commit. James was wrongfully incarcerated for 32 years in the prisons of Florida. This GQ story is a better story than the people magazine story.

Defining the Meaning of Wrongful Prosecution

The phrase “wrongful prosecution” refers to the pursuit of a criminal case against a person without probable cause. It applies to every step leading up to and including the trial of an innocent person. The greatest risk for anyone facing wrongful prosecution is to be found guilty of a crime they did not commit and endure a wrongful conviction, which can have disastrous effects on their life and the lives of their family members.

Wrongful prosecution can arise from many possible situations, including:

• Mistaken identity. Many people have unfortunately been subjected to wrongful prosecution simply because they matched the description of a subject and/or were in the wrong place at the worst possible time.
• False allegations. Unfortunately, many people are prosecuted simply because they have been falsely accused of a crime. The criminal justice system seeks to minimize or prevent harm to victims whenever possible, and this typically means siding with accusers whenever illegal misconduct has been alleged.
• Problems with evidence. Any evidence that is to be used against a defendant charged with a crime must be credible, admissible, and collected in a lawful manner. Wrongful prosecutions can occur when evidence was mishandled, tainted, or collected in an unlawful manner.
• Official misconduct. It is possible for wrongful prosecution to occur due to intentional misconduct by police. Mishandling or planting evidence, illegally coercing confessions, incentivizing witnesses, or violating a suspect’s constitutional rights are just a few examples of how official misconduct might lead to wrongful prosecution in North Carolina.

How Your Florida Wrongful Prosecution Lawyer Can Help You

Not just any attorney can handle a malicious prosecution case where you or a family member has been wrongfully charged for a crime you did not commit. It is vital to seek out an attorney who has proven experience succeeding on these cases. Pfeiffer Rudolf has a solid professional record of successful cases throughout the state, and we excel at resolving and recovering compensation for the most difficult wrongful prosecution cases on behalf of our clients.

When you choose our firm to represent you, we can immediately launch an investigation into the details of how your case arose. Our firm not only possesses the legal acumen necessary to quickly and accurately identify missteps in criminal justice procedures, but we also partner with many advocacy groups and nonprofit organizations that exist to ensure Americans who are wrongfully prosecuted – or convicted – of crimes they did not commit are made as whole as possible.

Contact Pfeiffer Rudolf today and schedule a consultation.