Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer

Former Prosecutor in Miami: Aggressive Criminal Attorney

When you are facing criminal charges, it is imperative that you immediately retain the services of an aggressive Miami criminal defense attorney. At Mait Law, the firm's founder is a former Assistant State Attorney as well as having served as the Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Organized Crime for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. This insight into the criminal justice process allows him to craft an aggressive defense strategy to challenge the State's case at every turn. Contact Adam Mait to discuss for free, your legal situation.

Areas of Practice

Drug Crimes
The Miami area has a large number of state and federal task forces engaged in identifying those that are involved in the illegal drug trade at any level. If you are facing charges for possession, possession with intent to sell, trafficking or any other serious drug related crime, you could be facing very severe penalties if convicted. Read more about drug crimes…

Probation Violations
When probation is part of a sentence, the Judge and the State expect you to adhere to every detail of the probation's terms. If you fail to pay a fine on time, arrive late to a meeting with a probation officer, fail to complete mandated treatment programs, or are arrested for another criminal offense, you could be immediately taken into custody and face serious prison time. Read more about probation violations…

DUI
One of the most common charges filed is DUI. The charges can be misdemeanor when there has been no accident, injury or other complication, and you have no prior conviction. Even in misdemeanor charges, however, the penalties can include jail time, heavy fines, a suspended license, community service and mandated treatment programs. Read more about DUI…

Traffic Offenses
Some traffic offenses are charged as civil infractions, and some are charged criminally. If you have been charged with or cited for a traffic offense such as reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident (i.e., hit and run), or a driving offense involving a non-valid or suspended license, you must take immediate action and enlist the assistance of a high quality defense lawyer. Read more about traffic offenses…

Theft Crimes
Whether you are facing federal or state charges of shoplifting, petty theft, grand theft, burglary, robbery, grand theft auto, identity theft or another theft crime, the outcome of your case is extremely important both to your freedom and to your future ability to get quality employment. Read more about theft crimes…

Violent Crimes
Are you accused of committing a violent crime? State lawmakers have passed laws that carry very stiff penalties for Defendant's charged with assault & battery, domestic violence, and violent crimes (i.e., crimes where a defendant has inflicted physical harm on another both with and without the use of a weapons and/or firearms). Read more about violent crimes…

Sex Crimes
A criminal accusation involving a sex crime can have a significantly negative impact on your personal and professional reputation – even when the charges are completely unfounded. Whether you are charged with sexual assault, internet pornography, or other sexual offense, it is absolutely critical that such a charge is handled with skill, discretion and the highest level of legal representation. Read more about sex crimes…

Weapons & Firearm Charges
Both State and Federal laws are very harsh with regard to weapons and firearm charges. In an attempt to reduce the high number of violent crimes involving guns and other weapons, the penalties have been greatly increased. Read more about weapons & firearm charges…

White Collar Crimes
There is a wide range of cases that are called white collar crimes. Such white collar crimes include, but are not limted to: money laundering credit card fraud, mortgage fraud, medicare fraud, insurance fraud, and ID fraud. If you are the subject of a state or federal criminal investigation or if you have been charged with any type of fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, accounting crime or white collar offense, whether in either state or federal court, you need immediate and effective legal counsel. Read more about white collar crimes…

Internet & Computer Crimes – Cyber Crimes
Those who are facing charges involving computer or internet crimes (a.k.a. cyber crimes) can face some very difficult obstacles in court. You need to ensure that you are represented by a Miami criminal defense lawyer with access to the most respected and knowledgeable forensic computer experts. Read more about internet & computer crimes…

Criminal Investigations
The process involved in a criminal investigation can become a serious problem for both innocent and guilty people. If it is determined that you are a potential suspect in a criminal investigation, the pressure brought to bear upon you can be extreme. Moreover, if you are under investigation in a criminal case, it is quite likely you that will be arrested within a short period of time. So time is limited to get your "ducks in order", so to speak. It is imperative that your rights are protected and that a successful defense strategy is implemented immediately upon learning that you are the subject of a criminal investigation. Do not wait until you have been arrested to contact Mait Law. Read more about criminal investigations…

Federal Crimes
Charges filed in federal court are of great concern. Note only does the federal criminal justice system has very stiff penalties, and not only is the Federal court system much more formal, but the Federal Prosecutors (Assistant United States Attorney) do not have the same discovery obligations as state Prosecutors. Put another way, the federal process moves more quickly than the State's, the penalties are often more severe, and the Defendant in Federal court is not entitled to know as much about the evidence against him/her as he/she would in state court. Therefore, not all law firms are capable of properly defending criminal cases in federal court, or have the experience to present a compelling defense case in this tough venue. Read more about federal crimes…

Resisting an Officer
When law enforcement is engaged in an arrest, right or wrong, and you resist them in any way, they can file added charges of resisting an officer, which can add time to penalties if you are unlucky enough to be convicted. Way too often, these charges are unfounded and were charged simply because the Defendant somehow managed to anger the arresting officer. Often such charges are filed in an attempt to shield the arresting officer for his/her illegal beating up of a Defendant. This sort of police conduct should not be permitted. Mait Law has the experience and know-how to handle all types of Resisting charges. Read more about resisting an officer…

Disorderly Conduct
A catch-all charge that is often filed in a wide variety of situations, disorderly conduct, can lead to fines, time in jail and other penalties. If you are accused of this criminal offense, you need to fight back before the case progresses any further through the system. Read more about disorderly conduct…

Sentencing Hearings & Sentencing Reductions
After a conviction on a criminal charge, a sentence will be imposed upon the convicted person. A sentencing hearing must be carefully managed, and if you or your loved one is facing such a hearing, it is vital that you have high quality legal representation to fight for you or your loved one's best interests. Attorney Adam Mait has done countless sentencing hearings. Use his experience and skill to your advantage. Read more about sentencing hearings & sentence reductions…

Environmental Crimes
Criminal charges involving environmental issues are extremely dangerous for any individual or commercial enterprise. Matters such as pollution, chemical spills, toxic exposure, dumping, improper storage, run-off, and the like, must be defended by a highly qualified criminal lawyer. Read more about environmental crimes…

Academic Violations
Academic Violations can pose a threat to the future of college students, graduate students and those working in the academic field. Being accused of an academic violations such as plagiarism, cheating, stealing, fabrication of data, bribery, or any other type of academic misconduct, can not only affect your academic situation, but also your future career prospects. Read more about academic violations…

Professional License Violations
Whether you hold a professional license as a doctor, nurse, attorney, accountant, architect, judge, police officer, insurance broker, stock broker, real estate agent, or other professional, a charge that you have violated the ethical or professional guidelines can lead to a suspended or revoked license and other serious problems. Read more about professional license violations…

Expungement
A criminal record that reflects past arrests, even if you were found not guilty or the charges were dropped, can nonetheless still cause you hardship in obtaining employment. Getting your record expunged is a good way to make sure that you are not passed over for a job. Read more about expungement…

Contact a Miami criminal lawyer from the law firm of Mait Law for the aggressive defense you need to fight back, both in and out of court.