Criminal Defense, Serious Felony & DUI Attorney in Lake County, FL

The Law Offices of Whittel and Melton handle various criminal cases in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, including State Felonies, Juvenile offenses, Misdemeanors, DUIs, DWLS, and Traffic Tickets.

If you have been arrested or ticketed in Tavares, Eustis, Mount Dora, Lady Lake, The Villages, or Clermont in Lake County, Florida, call the Law Offices of Whittel & Melton now at 1-866-608-5LAW (5529).

Comprehensive Criminal Defense in Lake County, Florida

Lake County Criminal Cases are prosecuted at the criminal courthouse in Tavares, Florida. The Law Offices of Whittel & Melton are fully prepared to defend you against any criminal or criminal traffic charges in Lake County, including:

• DUI, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, and DUI Manslaughter
• Homicide and Murder
• Drug-Related Offenses: Possession of Cocaine, Methamphetamines, Marijuana; Drug Trafficking and Distribution; Grow House and Cultivation
• Assault and Battery (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Sex Crimes: Sexual Battery, Lewd and Lascivious Conduct, Rape, Sex Offender Failure to Register
• Firearms and Weapons Charges
• Domestic Violence
• Grand Theft, Burglary, and Robbery
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident
• Reckless Driving and Racing on the Highway
• Driving on a Suspended License and Habitual Traffic Offender Status

Whether you’re facing serious felony charges or a misdemeanor, our team is committed to providing the aggressive defense you need.

Arrest Records and Sheriff’s Office Information

Arrests are usually made by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office – which is led by Lake County Sheriff Gary S. Borders. If you have been arrested in Lake County, Florida, and would like to review your arrest records, most Sheriff’s Offices will provide this information. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is located at 360 West Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778.

Prosecution of criminal cases in Lake County is handled by the State Attorney for Florida’s 5th Judicial Circuit. Lake County Clerk Neil Kelly handles filing for Lake County in the 5th Circuit. His office is 550 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778, and can be mailed at P.O. Box 7800.

The population in Lake County is most likely somewhere near 300,000. Like most Florida Counties, Lake County is run by a County Commission. As of 2008, the County commissioners were Jennifer Hill, Elaine Renick, Debbie Stivender, Linda Stewart, and Welton G. Cadwell.

In 1887, Lake County was created from parts of Orange County, FL, and Sumter County, FL, and it was named for the abundance of lakes in the area—around 1,400 named lakes in total.

The Law Offices of Whittel & Melton handles all arrests and tickets served in Lake County, including those from the cities of Altoona, FL; Astatula, FL; Astor, FL; Bassville Park, FL; Clermont, FL; Eustis, FL; Forest Hills, FL; Fruitland Park, FL; Groveland, FL; Howey-in-the-Hills, FL; Lady Lake, FL; Leesburg, FL; Mascotte, FL; Minneola, FL; Montverde, FL; Mount Dora, FL; Mount Plymouth, FL; Okahumpka, FL; Paisley, FL; Sorrento, FL; Tavares, FL; Umatilla, FL; and Yalaha, FL.

Lake County, Florida Traffic Point Suspension Consequences

• Twelve (12) Points in Twelve (12) Months – thirty (30) days
• Eighteen (18) Points in Eighteen (18) Months – three (3) months
• Twenty-four (24) Points in Thirty-Six Months – one (1) year
• Lake County, Florida Traffic Point Consequences of a Conviction in Lake County Traffic Court
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident with property damage of fifty dollars or more – six (6) points
• Unlawful Speed with an accident – six (6) points
• Reckless Driving – four (4) points
• A moving violation with an accident – four (4) points
• Passing a school bus parked – four (4) points
• Driving during restricted hours – three (3) points
• Speeding – 16 miles per hour or more over speed limit – four (4) points
• Speeding – 15 miles per hour or less over speed limit – three (3) points
• Most other moving violations – three (3) points
• Improper equipment – zero (0) point
• Open Container – three (3) points

Legal Representation for Lake County, Florida Criminal Defense

Lake County is a jurisdiction handled by the State Attorney for Florida’s 5th Judicial Circuit, which is based in Ocala, Florida.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, DUI, or a traffic ticket in Lake County, Florida, contact the Law Offices of Whittel & Melton at 1-866-608-5LAW (5529) for a free consultation.