Office Links and Areas of Practice
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Home page for the law office of Eric J. Dirga, attorney at law and
criminal defense lawyer in Orlando, Florida.
Attorney Profile
Webpage giving a brief description of attorney Eric J. Dirga.
His background, education, and legal career.
Contact Us
Webpage with information on how a prospective client can contact the
law office of Eric J. Dirga.
Criminal Defense Links - Not Traffic Related
Criminal
Defense
Initial webpage containing information about hiring attorney Eric J
Dirga for representation in a criminal case. Also contains
links to additional, more specific, criminal areas.
Bond Hearings
You have a right to a reasonable bond when you are arrested for an
alleged crime. However, sometimes what is reasonable to the
court is not reasonable to your situation. Call for more
information.
Domestic
Violence
Domestic violence charges are also heavily enforced in Florida.
The main reason is the Federal Money Grant started with the Safe
Streets Act back in the 1990's. Regardless, because this
offense is also often times grossly heavy-handed it too needed a
separate webpage.
Domestic Violence Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions regarding domestic violence and the law.
Drug Offenses
Drugs are still around and law enforcement still enforces the laws
regarding controlled substances. A separate webpage was
created.
Drug Crime Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions regarding drug laws and arrests.
The Law of Possession
Possessing an illegal drug is a crime - but what exactly does it
mean to possess a drug? Answered here.
Drug Crime Penalties
Some crimes have statutory penalties, meaning if you are found
guilty there is a minimum mandatory sentence. Drug crimes are
no exception to these penalties.
Violations of
Probation
Probation is a common alternative to sentencing in Florida.
When placed on probation it is important to understand that a
defendant is not being sentenced. Understanding what probation
really is necessitated a separate webpage.
Probation Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions regarding probation in Florida.
Early Termination of Probation
Often times people can have their probation terminated early.
This is important because while on probation you are subject to
random searches and violation and resentencing.
Criminal Appeals
Everyone found guilty has a Right to appeal. There are some
considerations involved in the appeal process, for instance,
appealing after a plea - sometimes it makes sense so long as issues
were preserved. Call us for more information.
Criminal Traffic Defense Links
Criminal
Traffic Offenses
Criminal traffic offenses are many in Florida. It seems that
every legislative session creates a new criminal prohibition
regarding driving a motor vehicle. The most common required
that a separate webpage be written.
Suspended Drivers
Licenses (Generally)
In Florida, driving while your drivers license is suspended is a
common offense and is dealt with harshly by the court system and the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. A separate
page was developed to help individuals answer questions they may
have regarding such an arrest.
Driving While License
Suspended
More people are arrested each day in Florida for Driving While their
License is Suspended than any other offense. There are now two
variations of this charge. Driving While License Suspended
with Knowledge is a criminal offense. Driving While License
Suspended without Knowledge is a civil traffic infraction - but
beware! this ticket could lead you to a 5-year license suspension by
labeling you as a Habitual Traffic Offender.
Habitual Traffic Offender
Once you have been classified as a Habitual Traffic Offender your
driving privileges will be suspended for five years. The
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will notify
you by United States Postal Service. If you receive the letter
you will have about two-weeks notice before your license is
suspended. The DMV sends it to your last listed address on
your driver's license.
Racing on Highways
This criminal offense was recently created out of a civil citation
back in 2002. In response to an increase in reckless driving
behavior of young car enthusiasts the State made "racing" a crime.
Unfortunately, our legislators passed a law so vague and ridiculous
that litigation has ensued. Currently, the law has been
declared unconstitutional in one district and constitutional in
another district with much in the way of mental gymnastics to come
to said conclusion. A separate page was a necessity.
Racing on Highway Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Questions regarding the crime of Racing on the
Highway/Roadways.
Florida Racing on Highway Law
The complete statute with comments, proposed amendments, and
emphasis of key provisions.
Drunk
Driving (DUI)
Drunk driving is one of the most serious driving offenses and
requires a focused webpage to assist possible clients grasp their
own situation and decide whether to hire this law office.
DUI Evidence
What law enforcement looks for and what the State Attorney will try
to prove.
DUI Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions regarding the crime of Driving Under the
Influence of Alcohol or Narcotics.
DUI Penalties
The minimum penalties required to be imposed if you are found guilty
of DUI.
DUI Second Refusal Misdemeanor
It is now a misdemeanor crime to refuse to submit to a breath test
after you have previously refused.
DUI Self Help
Things you can do to help yourself if you have been charged with
drunk driving.
DUI and Dealing with the Administrative Suspension of your
Drivers License
When you are arrested for DUI two things occur. The first
everyone knows - you've been arrested for DUI. The second is
not as well known - you license is immediately suspended by the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Dealing with
this "administrative" suspension is key to any DUI case and
important to the client.
Traffic Tickets Representation and Defense
Traffic
Tickets
Common traffic tickets that are civil in nature and only penalize a
person by a fine can be a spider web of issues if not handled
properly. We feel that preventative action at this level can
keep our clients out of trouble in the future as unaddressed civil
citations can quickly turn into criminal offenses.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL licenses are much different than regular licenses. They
are no eligible for electing driving school.
Motorcycles
Special laws govern motorcycles and some are downright onerous.
Toll Violations
Sneaky little rascals that cause more than just fines - they can
cause you to lose your license.
Driving Schools
Some help finding and understanding driving schools throughout
Florida.
Traffic
Accidents
Understanding and defending tickets and related issues in traffic
accident cases - including
car accident
injuries.
Traffic Ticket News of Note
Little bits of information about traffic tickets and the laws.
Criminal Records Expungements
Expungements and Sealings
Clear up a checkered past by expunging the arrest. Some cases
may qualify for Expungement and some may qualify for a Sealing.
Get Started Expunging Your Record
Submit your information today and we will get you started on
clearing your record.
Expungement Frequently Asked Questions
Get the answers you need regarding the questions you have on
expunging your arrest.
Expungement Fees
We explain our costs up front and we make sure you qualify before
asking for a single dime.
Exceptions to the Denial Rule
After you have an arrest record expunged or sealed you can lawfully
deny that the arrest ever occurred. There are some exceptions
and we list them here.
Out of State Expungements/Expunging Florida Records for
People Living Elsewhere
We have helped hundreds of people who were arrested in Florida but
live outside of Florida. Most of the time the never have to
return to have their arrest record expunged.
Correction of Records
Sometimes an expungement is not needed. It is an error on the
part of FDLE. These errors can be handled without an attorney
but if you do need one we are here to assist.
Administrative Expungements
You can only expunge a single arrest record under Florida Law unless
you qualify for an administrative expungement.
Background Check
It is always good to know what other people are saying about you.
Learn what it is here.
Offenses that are Prohibited from being Sealed
This only applies to those offenses that do not qualify for an
expungement. Confused? Call us for help.
Injunctions - Orders of Protection
Injunctions
There are several variations of injunctions, commonly known as
restraining orders. Therefore it is important to know what
protection you are seeking and what injunction is being filed to
defend you from it.
Information Links - Knowledge is Power
Information
Links
Links to sites regularly used by this office and to attorney's
websites in other states and commonwealths that may be of interest
to the public.
Knowledge Links
Links to websites that provide information regarding our government
and laws.
News
A page mainly for the attorney to express views on current issues
within the central Florida community.
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