The Umansky Law Firm

A Florida law enforcement officer who was recently on routine patrol noticed a car parked in a county park. The law enforcement officer approached the vehicle to investigate further. A juvenile then exited the vehicle and the officer alleges that he smelled a strong odor of cannabis on the person. The law enforcement officer called for backup to search the vehicle.

During the search, the officers found a large bag with several smaller baggies of cannabis, rolling papers, and roaches. The law enforcement officer conducted a presumptive test on the cannabis, which tested positive. The alleged cannabis weighed over 20 grams. Because of this, the officer placed the juvenile under arrest and charged him with felony possession of cannabis over 20 grams.

The juvenile then became a client of the Umansky Law Firm. Because of this, attorney Zahra Umansky was able to get the juvenile client into a diversion teen court program. The client successfully completed the diversion program and the felony criminal charge was dropped.

Teenagers often make errors in judgment without considering the consequences. It's part of being a teen. However, when these mistakes cause someone to wind up on the wrong side of the law, they need someone who will still fight for their right. We believe that those charged with something that can limit their future should be given another chance.

If you have been charged with possession of drugs in the Orange County or Orlando, Florida area, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm today.

A recent Umansky Law Firm client was charged with felony child neglect because a child suffered a closed head injury while under the supervision of the client. Law enforcement officers also alleged the client left the scene of the accident in which the child was injured. Officers further claimed the client ran away from police and charged the client with resisting an officer without violence.

Attorney Zahra Umansky set depositions of State's witnesses to the alleged crimes. Attorney Umansky was successful in negotiating with the prosecutor to allow the client to enter into pretrial diversion program. The client successfully completed the diversion program and the State dismissed all three criminal charges against the client.

Diversion programs are set up so that people who have been charged with crimes can have a second chance. These programs have successfully treated those who would have otherwise gone to prison or had a criminal record continue with their lives.

If you have been charged with a crime in the Orange County or Orlando, Florida area, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm today. We offer a free and confidential initial case evaluation.

A recent Umansky Law Firm client came to Central Florida for a Disney World vacation with his girlfriend and baby. While at the hotel, the client and his girlfriend became involved in a verbal and physical altercation. The client was then arrested for felony domestic violence battery by strangulation.

The client has a previous history of domestic violence arrests against this same girlfriend and has had previous repeat violence injunction against him by this girlfriend. The alleged victim in this case wanted the client to be prosecuted and did not want the charges dropped. Attorney Zahra Umansky was able to negotiate a misdemeanor plea of simple battery for the client.

Attorney Umansky was also able to negotiate that the client not be convicted of the charge and that he receive a withhold of adjudication and probation. The prosecutor also agreed to stipulate that the charge be non-domestic violence so the client could seal his record.

If you have been charged with domestic violence in Orange County or the Orlando, Florida area, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm for a free confidential case consultation.

A recent Umansky Law Firm client was charged with committing domestic violence battery against his adult son. The prosecutor agreed to allow the client to enter into a pretrial diversion program in order to have the charge dropped. One of the conditions of the client's original bond and release from jail is that the client could not consume or possess any alcohol. Law enforcement officers were called when the client allegedly consumed alcohol in violation of his release conditions. The client was then charged with another misdemeanor – violation of condition of release.

Attorney Zahra Umansky was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and get the client's second criminal charge into the pretrial diversion program. The client successfully completed the PTD program for both charges, and both criminal charges were dropped by the prosecutor.

The pretrial diversion program is also known as pretrial intervention. It is a program offered by the state attorney's office for first time offenders. It "diverts" the offender into a program that offers some type of classes or other special conditions requested or negotiated by the state attorney and the attorney of the offending party. Successful completion of the classes means the charges are dropped and the party who was sent to the program can then begin the process of expunging their record if they qualify for that.

If you have been charged with a crime in the Orange County or Orlando, Florida area, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm.

A recent Umansky Law Firm client was recently charged with his fourth no valid license charge. The reason for this is that he cannot obtain a valid driver's license due to immigration issues. Both the prosecutor and the judge offered the client a plea of 30 days in jail. However, the client refused to accept the plea.

The client was then represented by Umansky Law Firm attorney Zahra Umansky who filed a motion to suppress challenging the stop of the vehicle the client was allegedly driving. The prosecutor then dropped the charges against the client and the client avoided jail.

In most places in the US, having a car is a necessity. Not all places have public transportation available, which makes it more likely that people with no valid driver's license will wind up in trouble with the law. If you need to drive to get to your job, you're going to do whatever it takes to get there. Some people need to break this law in order to make ends meet. Some people will break the law repeatedly. This does not mean they're horrible people, and it may mean that perhaps other laws need to be changed so that charges like this become a rarity.

If you have been charged with driving without a valid license in the Orange County or Orlando, Florida area, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm. We serve the entire state of Florida.

A recent Umansky Law Firm client and successful small business owner was stopped by a law enforcement officer for speeding, weaving, and following the vehicle in front of him too closely. The officer suspected the client of driving under the influence because the officer could smell alcohol on the client's breath. The officer also claimed the client's eyes were bloodshot and watery, and the client had a slight orbital sway.

The officer requested the client to perform a field sobriety test. The client agreed, but the officer claimed the client failed the test. He was arrested there for suspicion of DUI. The officer then searched the client's vehicle and found dugs. The client was then charged with felony possession of hydrocodone. The client was transported to the breath testing facility, submitted to a breath test, and was found to be over the limit.

Umansky Law Firm attorney Zahra Umansky contacted the intake prosecutor on the felony possession of hydrocodone case and was able to convince the prosecutor to not file formal charges against the client for the felony. Attorney Umansky was then able to get the client into the pretrial diversion program for the DUI. The client successfully completed the program and was able to have his DUI case dropped.

If you have been charged with DUI or drug possession in the Orange County or Orlando, Florida area, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm today. We offer a free and confidential case consultation.

An employee of a local Florida business was charged with stealing (grand theft) pursuant to an ongoing scheme of approximately $17,000 from their employer over a three-and-a-half year period. As a result of being charged, the employee hired the Umansky Law Firm to defend them against the charges.

Attorney Zahra Umansky negotiated with the prosecutor and was able to get a reduced charge of simple grand theft without the enhancement of ongoing scheme. Attorney Umansky was also able to negotiate for the client a no jail/prison sentence, as well as no conviction. Because of Attorney Umansky, the client received a withholding of adjudication, 18 months probation, restitution, theft class, and community service hours.

Many people believe prison or jail time is the best thing for those who break the law. However, it is often more appropriate to simply give the person probation and a fine, as well as counseling and community service. The person knows what they have avoided in jail time and are usually thankful to be given a second chance at making things right. Prison is not a place for every single person who makes a mistake.

If you have been charged with theft in Orange County or Orlando, Florida, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm for an initial and confidential consultation.

One of the Umansky Law Firm's recent clients was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct after law enforcement received a complaint from a citizen. The complaint stated the client was allegedly having sexual intercourse in a vehicle in a parking lot.

Law enforcement officers approached the vehicle and allegedly observed the client with his pants down and exposed. Law enforcement also observed a female passenger in the same manner as the client.

The female claimed the client agreed to give her money in exchange for sexual favors. The client denies he had ever agreed to pay her for any sexual act. Both the client and the female passenger were subsequently arrested.

Formal charges were filed against the client by the state. However, attorney Zahra Umansky provided case law to the prosecutor and convinced the prosecutor to nol pros, or to drop the charges, prior to trial.

What seems like a good idea at the time may be a decision that comes back to haunt you for life. While many are caught up in the moment, considering how your actions might affect you in the long run is important. Otherwise, you, too, may need a good criminal defense attorney.

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Orange County or Orlando, Florida, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm.