Orlando, Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer 
A criminal conviction has serious potential consequences. From her Orlando, Florida law office, attorney Jeanette Bigney represents the accused throughout Central Florida. Dedicated to achieving results for all her clients, Ms. Bigney believes that no case is too big or too small. When you are searching for solutions and the criminal defense you deserve, she is ready to serve you.
Dedicated to Defending Juveniles
Contact Jeanette Dejuras Bigney
Attorney Bigney handles felonies and misdemeanors for both adults and minors in Florida state criminal and juvenile courts. Having handled both criminal defense and juvenile defense litigation, she is familiar with the challenges facing clients in both areas. She has successfully handled criminal defense charges such as below for her clients and can do the same for you.
- Assault and Battery is the touching or attempted touching of another person in a harmful or offensive manner.
- Burglary is entering an area without permission with the intent to commit a criminal act within the same area, most commonly including entry into a home, business or car. Burglary is a felony offense.
- Criminal Mischief is otherwise known as vandalism, the damage of another person's property. Criminal mischief can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.
- Drug Crimes: If you have been arrested for drugs, every detail counts. The government will look at what kind of drug, the amount of the drug, how the drug was packaged, how the drug was discovered, where the drug was found, and other considerations. Possession of drugs and paraphernalia is minimally a misdemeanor criminal offense but the government often enhances or raises the charge to a more serious felony depending on the circumstances. Attorney Bigney knows what to look for when evaluating a drug case. Ms. Bigney has handled cases involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, prescription, among other types of drugs.
- DUI/DWI: If you have been arrested for drunk driving, an attorney should look at all circumstances, including the traffic stop, field sobriety exercises, and the breathalyzer. Drunk driving has serious consequences, including license revocation, counseling, and jail time. DUIs are most often misdemeanor offenses but can be charged as a felony.
- Expungement and Sealing of Records: If you have been accused of a criminal act or if your case was brought to court, you may be eligible to seal or expunge the criminal case. Just because the case was dropped, it happened a long time ago, or you were a minor, does not automatically mean a criminal arrest will go off your record.
- Juvenile Crime
- Robbery is the taking or attempted taking or another person's property through use of force or threatening use of force. Any contact, whether direct or indirect, while stealing is also considered robbery. Robbery is a felony offense.
- Sex Offenses can include molestation, battery, and assault. Sex offenses have major consequences on your future and may include jail time, registration of DNA, and sex offender registration. Sex offenses are felonies.
- Theft, shoplifting, and stealing: All theft-related charges are the taking of someone else's property without their permission. Most often theft can be from a person or a store. Depending on the circumstances, theft can be either a misdemeanor or felony offense.
- Tourist crimes: Jeanette Bigney has handled crimes of various natures including felony battery, theft, and burglary charges. Her clients have included people accused of crimes while visiting Orlando, people from throughout the country and abroad.
- Trespass is entering a person's property without their permission. Trespass is most often a misdemeanor offense but in other circumstances may be a felony.
- Traffic Offenses, including reckless driving and suspended license: From speeding tickets to reckless driving and suspended license, traffic violations can result in fines, probation, or even jail time. Other serious problems include suspension of license and higher insurance rates.
- Violation of Probation
- Weapons offenses, including knives and guns
Jeanette Bigney is familiar with alternative sentencing and diversionary programs - often representing a path outside of jail.
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With offices just minutes away from downtown Orlando and the Orange County Courthouse, attorney Jeanette Dejuras Bigney is ready to help you with your criminal defense today. Available weekdays from 8:30 to 5, she also offers evening and weekend appointments. Contact her today for a free initial consultation.