If you are traveling in the United States as a Mexican citizen, all of the laws of the United States apply to you just like they apply to United States citizens. This means if you are accused of breaking the law while visiting or working in Florida, you can be arrested and prosecuted for your alleged crime. You also might not be allowed to return to Mexico until your criminal case ends.
In a situation like this, it is important to have help from a Florida lawyer representing Mexican citizens. You need to make sure Florida police and court officials respect your rights. In addition to helping with criminal charges, an experienced personal injury attorney can also help you file a lawsuit over any injury you experience because of someone else’s actions.
The Umansky Law Firm represents tourists and foreign nationals who visit the state.
The United States Constitution gives certain rights to every person accused of a criminal offense in the United States. That includes the right to not speak to police if you do not want to and the right to have a lawyer provided to you for free if you cannot afford one. However, it is always better to get help from a qualified attorney in situations like this. The lawyers that courts give criminal defendants for free often have lots of cases to handle at once and cannot always fight hard for any single defendant’s rights.
A Florida lawyer with experience representing Mexican citizens could explain what you can expect from the criminal process, make sure you are not mistreated if you have to stay in an American jail after being arrested, and help you build a strong defense strategy against your charge. They could also explain what effect your arrest might have on your right to stay in the United States and whether immigration authorities like ICE may get involved in your case.
In the same way that Florida’s criminal laws apply to people visiting the state from other countries, Mexican citizens in Florida also have the right to file a civil lawsuit against anyone who causes them to get hurt by acting in a reckless or careless way. This means if a Mexican citizen gets injured in a car crash, slip and fall, or due to poor security, they can demand money for their injuries and losses with the help of a lawyer.
Mexican citizens in Florida can also be sued if they do something reckless or careless which leads to a local resident getting hurt. However, they likely will not be arrested for it like they would be for a criminal offense. Guidance from an experienced attorney can also be important to handling this situation, especially if you want to return to Mexico before your case ends.
Getting hurt in an accident or accused of a crime while thousands of miles from home is a stressful experience for anyone. If you have found yourself dealing with any kind of legal trouble while visiting Florida as a Mexican citizen, The Umansky Law Firm wants to help you.
A conversation with a Florida lawyer representing Mexican citizens could provide answers to important questions and advice about what to do next. Call today to learn more during a free consultation.
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