Criminal Defense
An arrest is not a conviction. From the first phone call, our job is to protect your rights, your record, and your freedom in Broward County courts.
Overview
Defending Your Freedom in Broward County
A criminal charge sets a clock running. Evidence gets collected, witnesses are interviewed, and prosecutors begin building a case — often before you have spoken to a lawyer. The earlier a defense attorney is involved, the more can be done.
Kate A Vincent Law Group PLLC examines every stage of the state's case: whether the stop or search was lawful, whether statements were obtained properly, whether the testing procedures were followed, and whether the evidence actually proves what the prosecution claims.
Some cases are won on a motion to suppress. Others are resolved through negotiation into a diversion program or reduced charge. Some must be tried. We prepare for all three from the beginning, because that preparation is what creates real options.
Focused Representation
Related Services
DUI Defense
Challenging the traffic stop, field sobriety exercises, breath test calibration, and administrative license suspension.
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Defense against battery charges and contested injunction hearings that can affect housing, custody, and firearm rights.
Learn MoreDrug Charges
Possession, trafficking, and paraphernalia charges — including search and seizure challenges and diversion eligibility.
Contact for detailsCase Types
Charges We Defend
- DUI and DUI with property damage or injury
- Domestic violence battery and injunctions
- Drug possession, trafficking, and paraphernalia
- Theft, shoplifting, and grand theft
- Assault and battery
- Weapons and firearm offenses
- Probation violations
- Resisting arrest and obstruction
- Fraud and white collar charges
- Juvenile offenses
- Traffic crimes and driving on a suspended license
- Sealing and expungement of records
How It Works
Our Approach to Your Case
Immediate Case Review
We gather the arrest report, body camera footage, and available evidence, then identify the pressure points in the state's case right away.
Motions and Negotiation
Where the stop, search, or interrogation was unlawful, we move to suppress. Where resolution serves you better, we negotiate from a prepared position.
Resolution or Trial
You decide how your case ends. We give you a clear picture of the risks and outcomes, and we are prepared to try the case if that is the right call.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I talk to the police if I have not been arrested yet?+
Not without an attorney. Investigators may contact you before charges are filed, and statements made during that stage frequently become the core of the state's case. You can decline politely and refer them to your lawyer.
Will my case go to trial?+
Most criminal cases resolve before trial through dismissal, suppression, diversion, or a negotiated plea. But cases resolve on better terms when the defense is genuinely ready to try them, so we prepare every file that way.
Can a charge be dropped after arrest?+
Yes. Prosecutors independently decide whether to formally file charges, and a defense attorney can present evidence and legal arguments during that window that lead to no charges being filed at all.
How much does a criminal defense attorney cost?+
Criminal matters are handled on a flat fee based on the charge and complexity, discussed openly in the free consultation so you know the cost before you commit.
Can I get my record sealed later?+
In many cases yes, depending on the charge and how the case resolved. We consider sealing and expungement eligibility when structuring a resolution, not after the fact.
Where We Serve
Serving Broward County
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