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Homicide

Homicide (Murder) and Manslaughter offenses are aggressively prosecuted in Florida with penalties ranging from 15 years in prison to life in prison or the death penalty depending on the offense. Jerome L. Meisner has tried over 20 homicide or manslaughter cases including 5 death penalty cases. He is lead counsel qualified in capital homicide cases based upon Florida Bar requirements for counsel in such cases.

Crimes Of Violence

Robbery, Battery, Assault or other crimes of violence often happen quickly and raise issues of self defense or in some cases misidentification. Where firearms or deadly weapons are used, penalties are enhanced and can result in lengthy prison sentences. Jerome L. Meisner has extensive experience trying such cases.

Sex Offenses

Sexual Battery (rape) or Lewd Conduct and related offenses can carry steep penalties in Florida ranging from a county jail sentence to life in prison depending on whether aggravating circumstances apply, the age of the alleged victim and the age of the defendant. Whether the alleged victim consented or had an ulterior motive to make a false allegation are examples of defenses that may apply in such cases.

Drug Offenses

Possession of Drugs, Sale or Delivery of Drugs or Trafficking in Drugs all carry penalties upon conviction that depend upon the quantities of the controlled substance involved and the alleged actions of the defendant. Many of these offenses will carry minimum mandatory prison sentences and large fines upon conviction. Issues of illegal search and seizure, identity, entrapment or actual/constructive possession can often be raised to contest such charges.

Fraud

Offenses alleging fraud such as Theft, Exploitation of the Elderly and Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards or Personal Identification carry serious penalties in Florida that can include county jail, prison, probation and payment of restitution. The actual value of property taken can often lessen liability in a theft case.

DUI/Traffic Offenses

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a complicated offense to defend against whether the State is seeking to convict based upon an illegal blood alcohol level or upon a theory that the defendant’s normal faculties are impaired. Jerome L. Meisner has tried both DUI and DUI Manslaughter cases. He has also served as trial counsel in Reckless Driving and Violation of Driver License Restriction cases. He recognizes that a driver’s license is an important asset to be fought for and

AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL TRIAL LAWYER • A DETERMINED ADVOCATE FOR YOUR RIGHTS • A PROVEN DEFENDER

SERVING SARASOTA, BRADENTON, ARCADIA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Jerome L. Meisner is a career criminal defense lawyer devoted exclusively to the practice of criminal law. He has over 30 years of experience, has tried over 100 jury trials as defense counsel and has represented criminal defendants in over 5000 cases. In his former career as an Assistant Public Defender in Sarasota County , he served as Misdemeanor Chief (1990-1992), Felony Division Chief (1994-2011, 2018) and Capital Crimes/Homicide Division Chief (2011-2018). He has extensive experience litigating and conducting trials in serious criminal cases involving complicated forensic evidence or medical injuries. He is lead counsel qualified in capital homicide cases and has served as trial counsel in over 20 homicide or manslaughter trials in Sarasota or Bradenton, Florida. In addition, he has experience as trial counsel in cases alleging Robbery, Capital Sex Battery, Lewd and Lascivious Act, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Stalking, Burglary, Possession or Sale of a Controlled Substance, DUI, Reckless Driving and other offenses.

Appearing in court on an almost daily basis for thirty years has given Jerome L. Meisner an insider's view of the local criminal justice system and a familiarity with judges, prosecutors, probation officers, police officers and court personnel. He is a proven and determined defender whether conducting a jury trial, engaging in motion practice, negotiating a plea bargain or acting as an advocate at sentencing. He has considerable experience presenting defenses including insanity, self defense, lack of intent, consent, entrapment, alibi, false confession, bias, flawed science or forensic evidence, illegal search and seizure and involuntary intoxication. It is essential that a criminal defendant act quickly to obtain effective representation because early intervention can be a great advantage. If you have a criminal case, contact the Law Office of Jerome L. Meisner, P.A. for a free consultation and case review.

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