I have the skills and knowledge needed to ensure you get fair representation when faced with charges after defending yourself.
Being arrested after defending yourself can feel shocking and unfair, especially since there are laws in Marion County, Florida that are designed to protect your right to defend yourself, your family, and your property. However, self defense claims are closely scrutinized by police and prosecutors, which means you will need an experienced self defense lawyer on your side to make sure your rights are protected.
Florida’s self defense laws, notably the well-known Stand Your Ground Act, permit anyone to use reasonable force—and, in some situations, lethal force—when they reasonably believe it is required to prevent imminent death, serious bodily damage, or the commission of a forcible felony. However, simply believing you acted in self defense does not exclude arrest or punishment. Law enforcement may continue to bring accusations such as aggravated assault, aggravated violence, manslaughter, or even homicide until they “sort out” what transpired.
As a self defense lawyer at the Law Offices of David Mengers, I strive to make sure my clients get fair representation, as well as help determine whether they are eligible for Stand Your Ground immunity. My years of experience also give me the knowledge I need to challenge illegal arrests and seek to get charges reduced or dismissed when appropriate. This may include filing pretrial motions, requesting immunity hearings, and confronting the prosecution’s narrative before a judge or jury.
If you have defended yourself and are now facing criminal charges, you will need an experienced self defense lawyer by your side. Reach out to me today to see how I can help.
At the Law Offices of David Mengers, I am a self defense lawyer serving those in Marion County, Ocala, The Villages, Liberty Triangle, Marion Oaks, Silver Springs Shores, Reddick, McIntosh, Dunnellon, and Belleview, Florida.