Introduction
Alexander Harold Pearson defends criminal charges in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties from offices in both Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, covering the full spectrum of criminal cases from misdemeanor traffic tickets to homicide defense. The firm’s phone line at 321-622-3933 operates around the clock, reflecting the reality that arrests and criminal emergencies do not occur on a schedule. Alexander Pearson Law accepts all major credit cards and offers affordable payment plans, removing financial barriers that might otherwise prevent someone from obtaining qualified legal representation when they need it most.
Criminal defense practice demands a working knowledge of constitutional principles, rules of evidence, local court procedures, and prosecutorial tendencies that only develop through sustained courtroom experience. Alexander Pearson Law is structured around that knowledge, with a clear goal of achieving reduced charges or dismissals wherever the facts and law support those outcomes. The firm approaches each case from the premise that every person accused of a crime carries a constitutional presumption of innocence, and that defending those constitutional rights is not incidental to the work but central to it.
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI Defense
DUI charges in Florida can result in license suspension, fines, probation, ignition interlock requirements, and incarceration, even for first-time offenders. The penalties escalate sharply for prior DUI convictions, high blood alcohol readings, accidents, or injuries. DUI defense involves examining the validity of the initial traffic stop, the administration of field sobriety exercises, the calibration and operation of breathalyzer equipment, and the handling of blood samples when a blood draw was taken. Each stage of the process creates potential challenges that can affect the admissibility of evidence and the strength of the prosecution’s case.
Drug and Theft Crimes
Theft charges in Florida cover a range of conduct from petit theft misdemeanors to grand theft felonies depending on the value of the property involved and the circumstances of the alleged offense. Burglary, as distinct from theft, involves entering a structure with the intent to commit an offense inside, and it is charged as a felony regardless of whether anything was actually taken. The firm handles both categories of property crime, along with related charges that sometimes arise in conjunction with them.
Violent Crimes
Assault and battery charges encompass everything from simple misdemeanor altercations to aggravated charges involving weapons or serious injury. Robbery involves force or the threat of force during a theft and carries serious felony exposure. Carjacking, which involves taking a vehicle by force or intimidation, is among the more severely punished property crimes in Florida. Homicide charges represent the most serious criminal exposure possible, and defense in those cases requires meticulous review of physical evidence, witness accounts, and the conduct of the investigation itself.
Sex Crimes
Sex crime charges carry consequences that extend well beyond any sentence imposed by a court. Registration requirements, residency restrictions, and the social stigma attached to sex crime convictions make the stakes in these cases particularly high. The firm defends clients against sex crime allegations, including charges that arise from disputed accounts of consent, cases involving digital evidence and internet communications, and charges involving alleged victims who are minors.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges frequently arise from incidents where the police make an arrest based on limited information at the scene, and where the alleged victim’s account may be disputed or subject to change as emotions stabilize. Florida law requires the state to pursue domestic violence charges even when the alleged victim later recants or declines to cooperate, which means the case does not automatically disappear when the parties reconcile. Restraining order violations, also known as violations of injunctions for protection, are charged separately and can carry significant consequences even when the underlying incident was minor.
Weapons Offenses
Florida’s weapons laws create numerous potential charges for individuals who carry, possess, or use firearms or other weapons in ways that conflict with state statutes. Offenses include unlicensed carrying, possession by a prohibited person, use of a weapon during a felony, and various other situations governed by Florida’s firearms statutes. The firm defends weapons charges in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties.
White Collar and Fraud Crimes
Fraud and related white collar offenses involve financial deception, false representations, or improper use of information or funds. These charges can be complex to defend because they typically involve documentary evidence and forensic accounting, and they often carry the potential for federal prosecution in addition to state charges. The firm handles fraud cases at the state level in Central Florida.
Traffic Violations and License Issues
Traffic tickets carry points, fines, and in accumulating numbers, license suspensions that can ripple into employment and financial consequences. Driving on a suspended license is a separate criminal charge in Florida with its own penalties. The firm handles traffic violations and license-related criminal charges, addressing matters that might seem minor individually but can compound into serious license and insurance consequences if left unaddressed.
Probation Violations
A probation violation can result in the imposition of a sentence that was suspended when probation was granted, which makes these proceedings potentially as serious as the original case. Violations can be alleged based on technical failures such as missed appointments or positive drug tests, or on new criminal charges. The firm defends probation violation hearings in Central Florida.
Other Criminal Charges
The firm also handles misdemeanors, crimes of public order, obstruction of justice, and resisting officers, both with and without violence. Resisting without violence is a misdemeanor; resisting with violence is a felony, and the distinction often depends on disputed facts about what actually occurred during an encounter with law enforcement.
Attorney Profile
Alexander Harold Pearson founded Alexander Pearson Law and serves as the defense attorney for clients across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties. His practice in both Orlando and Kissimmee gives clients access to representation in the principal courthouse locations across Central Florida. His philosophy centers on protecting constitutional rights and the presumption of innocence as foundational commitments rather than procedural formalities.
Location and Service Area
Offices are maintained in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, covering Central Florida’s three primary criminal court jurisdictions: Orange County, Seminole County, and Osceola County. The 24/7 phone line at 321-622-3933 ensures that clients can reach the firm at any hour, including immediately after an arrest when early legal guidance is most valuable.
Client Focus
The firm accepts all major credit cards and offers affordable payment plans, ensuring that the ability to pay legal fees does not determine whether someone can access qualified defense representation. Criminal charges carry consequences that can alter the course of a person’s life through incarceration, record creation, licensing impacts, and employment barriers. The firm takes seriously the obligation that comes with defending those stakes.
FAQ
What should I do immediately after being arrested in Central Florida?
Exercise your right to remain silent. Do not answer questions from law enforcement beyond confirming your identity as required by law. Contact an attorney as soon as you are permitted to make a call. Statements made during booking or in response to police questioning before an attorney is present can be used against you at trial.
Can a domestic violence charge be dropped if the alleged victim does not want to proceed?
Not automatically. Florida’s state attorney offices generally pursue domestic violence charges regardless of whether the alleged victim cooperates or recants. The prosecution can proceed using other evidence including police reports, photographs, 911 recordings, and medical records. However, an uncooperative complaining witness does affect the practical strength of the prosecution’s case and creates opportunities for defense strategies that may not otherwise be available.
What is the difference between assault and battery in Florida?
In Florida, assault is an intentional threat to commit violence that creates a reasonable fear of imminent harm, without any physical contact required. Battery involves actual intentional physical contact. Both can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies depending on circumstances including the use of a weapon and the severity of any injury.
Does Alexander Pearson Law handle cases in both Orange and Osceola Counties?
Yes. The firm maintains offices in both Orlando and Kissimmee and practices in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties, covering the principal criminal courts across Central Florida.
Can I afford a private criminal defense attorney?
The firm accepts all major credit cards and offers payment plans designed to make representation accessible. The cost of inadequate representation in a criminal case, measured in conviction records, incarceration, and long-term consequences to employment and housing, typically far exceeds the cost of retaining qualified counsel.
Closing
Alexander Pearson Law handles the full range of criminal charges across Central Florida’s three primary counties, from traffic tickets and misdemeanors to serious felonies and homicide defense, from offices in both Orlando and Kissimmee. Attorney Alexander Harold Pearson approaches each case through the lens of constitutional rights and the presumption of innocence, with the practical goal of reduced charges or dismissal wherever the facts and law support that outcome. Call 321-622-3933 any time to discuss a case.
Website: https://alexanderpearsonlaw.com