Arrests and common charges
Start with the accusation
Find the charge named on the paperwork and the consequences that need attention first.
Early decisions. Serious preparation.
An accusation can move quickly. Your defense should move deliberately—starting with the evidence, the deadlines, and the consequences that matter most.
Start with what happened
Find the matter
in front of you.
You do not need to diagnose the defense. Choose the description closest to the paperwork or concern you have now.
Have a court date or deadline? Call (863) 646-1421 rather than relying on a website inquiry.
Family and home allegations
Family-connected matters
Review allegations that may affect family contact, housing, school, or a young person’s future.
Court and record consequences
Protect what comes next
Begin with the license, supervision terms, records, or case history already in place.
The approach
Challenge the
state’s story.
Start with what can be established.
A police report is a version of events—not the final word. Criminal defense work asks detailed questions about how evidence was found, what witnesses actually observed, what was said, what was recorded, and what the state must prove.
Robert Peddy began his courtroom career as an Assistant State Attorney in the same Tenth Judicial Circuit where he now defends clients. That experience supports a disciplined process: understand the prosecution’s theory, test it against the record, and prepare for the path the evidence supports.
What to do now
- Keep every court, bond, and law-enforcement document
- Preserve messages, video, photographs, and witness information
- Follow release conditions and existing court orders exactly
- Speak with counsel before making avoidable statements or decisions
Common questions
Know what
not to assume.
Should I speak with law enforcement before calling a lawyer?
You can ask to speak with a lawyer before answering questions. Every situation is fact-specific, and legal advice should come from counsel who understands the matter—not from a general website.
What should I save after an arrest or investigation?
Preserve court papers, bond documents, notices, videos, photographs, messages, names of possible witnesses, and a private timeline. Do not alter or delete potential evidence.
Does an arrest mean I will be convicted?
No. An arrest or charge is an accusation, not a conviction. The state still bears its legal burden, and the evidence and available defenses must be evaluated case by case.
Can you guarantee that a charge will be dismissed?
No responsible lawyer can guarantee a result. Available options depend on the facts, evidence, law, court, prosecutor, and client decisions in the individual case.