Lawyer Frequently Asked Questions

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Why should I hire a lawyer?

If you have a legal problem, it is not advisable to try to handle it alone. A lawyer is a trained and licensed professional, and knows the legal system well. S/he will be able to represent your interest and negotiate/mediate deals on your behalf.

How do I find the right lawyer for my case?

No attorney is an expert in every field of law; there are specialties. You can view Mr. Sales’ practice areas here. Or, if you have further questions, please contact usany time.

What if I cannot afford a lawyer?

Many people assume hiring an attorney will be too expensive for them. Please contact us if this is your concern. Not hiring a lawyer can be very dangerous if you have a legal problem, and it may not be as costly as you think.

What is due process?

Every individual has a right to face his accuser and be given an opportunity to be heard by a judge, jury, code enforcement board or other entity that hears facts and decides if a law has been broken.

What are the different levels of offenses and what makes them different?

From lowest to highest in severity of punishment:

  • municipal or county code violations which the city pursues via a code enforcement board or as a 2nd degree misdemeanor criminal offense.  If via a code enforcement board, the penalty is civil and is usually a fine, and sometimes a lien on one’s real property in that city or county.
  • a 2nd degree misdemeanor is a criminal offense where the punishment by the judge may not exceed 60 days in jail and a $500.00 fine.  A judge usually decides the facts and applies the law to see if one is guilty.
  • a 1st degree misdemeanor is a criminal offense where the punishment may not exceed 1 year in jail and a $1,000.00 fine.  A judge or a jury can decide the facts in these cases, with the judge deciding the punishment.  Misdemeanor offenses, if the judge decides incarceration is appropriate, result only in jail, not prison, time.
  • a 3rd degree felony is a criminal offense where the punishment may not exceed 5 years in prison and a $5,000.00 fine.  A jury will decide these facts, and the judge will decide the punishment.
  • a 2nd degree felony is a criminal offense where the punishment may not exceed 15 years in prison and $10,000.00 dollar fine.  A jury will decide these facts, and the judge will decide the punishment.
  • a 1st degree felony is a criminal offense where the punishment may not exceed 30 years in prison and a $10,000.00.  A jury will decide these facts, and a judge will decide the punishment.
  • a “Life” felony is an offense where the punishment may be all the way up to and include life in prison, and a $15,000.00 fine.  A jury will decide these facts, and a judge will decide the punishment.
  • a “Capital” felony is an offense where the punishment can go up to death, in cases where the crime was a premeditated, horrible murder, and life in prison.  There are special circumstances that can increase a certain level of offense, and can change the amount of fine.

  • “Overall, Mr. Sale’s hard work and dedication to this case was apparent from opening to closing statements. Additionally, during the trial Mr. Sale kept me current on all issues surrounding the case and was very helpful in answering all of my many questions.”

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  • “Your kind heart and gentle soul have been perfect for us…Thank you for all the kind words and hard work you’ve put into this case.”

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  • “Thank you so much for all your hard work on the case. You did a great job & I couldn’t have asked for more from you.”

    MC, Panama City
  • “On behalf of my clients, I want to thank you for all the hard work you did on the case…I know how much work a trial commands, and I think it is important to tell you that my clients and I appreciate your work and thank you for same.”

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  • “I have thought often about the kindness and compassion you showed us during a very difficult time…it is obvious that you care about the people that cross your desk daily.”

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