One of the key skills of a criminal defense lawyer, lies in their ability to interpret the letter of the law to its fullest. Russell A. Spatz has exceedingly proven his ability in the legal arena both as a successful criminal defense lawyer and as an assistant State Attorney.

 

Below are several areas of Felony and Misdemeanor law that Russell A. Spatz, practices:

Criminal Practice - Felonies & Misdemeanors

• RICO
• D.U.I.
• Theft
• Murder
• Traffic
• Robbery
• Sexual Battery
• License Suspension
• Grand Jury Hearings & Investigations

Plea Bargains - Prosecution Discretion

• Probation
• Restitution
• Weekend Jail
• House Arrest
• Community Control
• Withhold Adjudication
• Disproportionate Sentencing
• Concurrent & Consecutive Sentencing
• Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Programs

Violation of Probation - Community Control

• Dismissal
• Revocation
• Continuation
• Reinstatement
• Admonishment
• Condition of Probation

Post Conviction - Motions & Appeals

• New Evidence (FCC § 3.850)
• Motion to Vacate Sentence (FCC § 3.850)
• Remedies in Federal Courts (USC § 2254)
• Motion to Modify Sentence (FCC § 3.800)
• Motion to Correct Sentence (FCC § 3.800)
• Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (FCC § 3.850)
• Motion to Correct Illegal Sentence (FCC § 3.800)
• Remedies on Motion Attacking Sentence (USC § 2255)

Sealing - Expunging Records

• Sealing (FCC § 943.059)
• Expungement (FCC § 943.0585)

It is essential for a criminal defense lawyer to have experience and skill at interpretting the laws of the the local city and state governments, and of the United States. Some of the important legal areas that an experienced criminal defense lawyer will be knowledgeable in, which are covered in the United States and Florida Criminal Code are:

• Sentencing
• General provisions
• Witnesses and evidence
• Arraignment, pleas and trial

• Speedy trial
• Search and seizures
• Arrest and commitment
• Indictment and information

As recent as 05′, Russell A. Spatz, achieved a landmark decision as a criminal defense attorney in the State of Florida v. Henry Waknine, where through his skill and expertice obtained a dismissal for his client, which had not been achieved in that court of law in over fourteen years.