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Tampa Criminal Attorney
Arson Defense Lawyer in Tampa, FL
Because arson is so dangerous and costs so much in damages, the state and insurance companies are always certain to send someone to investigate after a fire has broken out. If you are accused of arson, you can be certain there is already ample evidence to connect you to the blaze, which is why it is so critical you immediately hire a top Tampa criminal attorney.
Arson can occur for a number of reasons; people may want to hide evidence, some want to commit insurance fraud and some do it simply to watch things burn. But the prosecution does not care why someone started a fire, only whether it can be proven that someone did it and what the impact of the fire was. The Florida law does not even take into account the monetary damage of the fire, no matter how bad it was, you could still face life imprisonment. The only things that will really impact your sentencing are if someone was injured in the fire and if the defendant is accused of committing another crime in conjunction with the fire. If either of these apply, you may be facing even more strict sentencing and need to hire a Tampa criminal lawyer to help you protect your rights as soon as possible.
Even if you started a fire on accident due to negligence, you can be charged with arson in Florida. The only way you can defend yourself from this serious felony is by working with an excellent Tampa criminal attorney. Our offices can help you prove your innocence or negotiate a plea bargain depending on which will better suit your needs.
Your Tampa criminal lawyer will review the evidence against you to ensure it conclusively points to you and if it was obtained illegally. If either situation does not apply, we will have evidence suppressed and fight aggressively for your freedom.
If you have been accused of arson, please call The Florida Defense Group today.