The Vicary Law Firm

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Miami, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side.  Being charged with any crime is a frightening experience. You need to know your rights under the law and act to protect them immediately- before memories fade, evidence is lost, or witnesses disappear. Don't wait to get help. The longer your Miami criminal defense attorney has before trial, the better and stronger your defense can be. 

Being charged with any crime is a frightening experience.  This is especially true for a person who has never had contact with the criminal justice system before.  Fortunately, being arrested or charged with a crime is not the end of the world.

Mr. Vicary has guided countless people through this emotional and legal maze with two goals in mind: 1) avoiding jail if at all possible, and, 2) avoiding a criminal conviction.  While every case is different, Mr. Vicary strives to minimize the effects and ramifications of a criminal case to allow his clients to put the case behind them and move on with their professional and personal lives.  If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged with a crime, call Mr. Vicary today for a free consultation on how to best put the experience behind you: (786) 877-5057.

 If you have been arrested or are under investigation by a local police department in Miami you will most likely be prosecuted in a Miami state court. State crimes are violations of state and local statutes or ordinances. They are prosecuted in either county or circuit courts by the Miami-Dade County State Attorney. In some cases, early intervention by an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney can even avoid an arrest and/or prosecution.  Typical examples of Florida state crimes handled by Mr. Vicary include:

 I Can Assist You in Fighting the Following Types of Criminal Cases:

                  Driving / Traffic Offenses

                  Driving Under the Influence / Drunk Driving / DUI

                  Drug Crimes

                  Drug Trafficking

                  Possession with Intent to Sell

                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

                  Possession of Marijuana

                  Trafficking Prescription Drugs

                  Armed Trafficking

                  Doctor Shopping Laws in Florida

                  Bond Motions in Federal Drug Trafficking Cases

                  Possession of Marijuana

                  Cultivation of Marijuana

                  Trafficking in Cannabis

                  Possession of Under 20 Grams

                  Possession of More Than 20 Grams

                  Domestic Violence / Domestic Battery

                  Protective Order Hearings

                  Violation of Probation

                  Early Termination of Probation

                  Firearm / Gun / Weapon Charges

                  Theft Crimes, including:

                  Retail Theft / Shoplifting

                  Employee Theft / Embezzlement

                  Burglary

                  Dealing in Stolen Property

                  Worthless Check

                  Stopping Payment on Check

                  Scheme to Defraud

                  Forgery Uttering

                  Criminal Record Sealing / Expungement

                  International Extradition

                  Extradition to Florida

International extradition is the formal process by which an individual is delivered from a country where he or she is located to the requesting country in order to face prosecution or serve a sentence. The parties involved in an extradition are the two countries and the individual who is the subject of the proceedings.

Generally, under federal law 18 U.S.C. § 3184, extradition may be granted only where there is a treaty present addressing extradition. Some countries grant extradition without a treaty. Further, the 1996 amendments to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3181 and 3184 permit the United States to extradite, without regard to the existence of a treaty, persons (other than citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the United States), who have committed crimes of violence against nationals of the United States in foreign countries. 

Most countries deny extradition requests if, in the government’s opinion, the suspect is sought for a political crime. Many countries, such as Mexico, Canada and most European nations, will not allow extradition if the death penalty may be imposed on the suspect, unless they are assured that the death sentence will not subsequently be passed or carried out. 

If you or someone you know is facing extradition, you will need the advice and counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney at The Vicary Law Firm.



If you have been arrested, time is of the essence! 

DO NOT speak to law enforcement.  They are NOT there to help you.  Contact my office immediately to secure your rights!

(786) 877-5057