As former Florida prosecutors, we’ve tried hundreds of cases and bring a rare insider’s perspective to every defense. We understand how cases are built on both sides, which helps us negotiate more effectively, positioning each case for the strongest possible outcome.
If you were convicted of a crime but believe that investigators or prosecutors handled your case unfairly, you have options under state law. A Lake County post-conviction relief lawyer from our firm could help you pursue justice by filing motions to correct legal errors that may have affected your sentence. We could present new evidence, argue that your defense lawyer was ineffective, and address violations of your constitutional rights.
At The Umansky Law Firm, we know that a conviction does not always reflect the full truth. Our criminal defense attorneys have decades of experience in advocating for clients who were wronged by procedural mistakes or unlawful sentences. We can draw from our backgrounds as former prosecutors to determine how the justice system failed you and make a strategic plan to help you.
Even a fair trial can result in an unjust verdict. Mistakes may occur during the investigation, plea negotiations, court proceedings, or sentencing. Detectives from the Lake County, FL Sheriff’s Office may have overlooked evidence in your case or failed to question witnesses. The prosecutors may have withheld information that could have changed your case’s outcome. These errors may have led to a wrongful or excessive conviction that affects your entire life.
The state imposes serious penalties for criminal convictions, and you could face a lengthy prison sentence, high fines, or probation and could lose your civil rights. It could be harder for you to find work, rent housing, and maintain your professional licenses. Our legal team in Lake County could evaluate your case to determine whether your sentence violates state laws and help you challenge it.
Post-conviction relief is a legal process that allows defendants to challenge their convictions or sentences after their cases have concluded. Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, you may seek to vacate your conviction, request a new trial, or ask for a reduced sentence if constitutional or procedural errors occurred in your case.
The venue for filing these motions is the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court in Tavares, which serves the entire county. Our attorneys regularly handle these motions before local judges. Through a post-conviction motion, you could:
Our attorneys could review your conviction, identify legal errors, and pursue the strongest arguments for relief. Successful post-conviction actions could restore lost rights, shorten imprisonment, and clear your record of an unjust outcome.
Our goal in a post-conviction case is to discover what went wrong and present compelling evidence to the court. Attorneys can examine transcripts, trial exhibits, and witness statements from your case to identify possible violations of your rights. You may seek post-conviction relief because:
Our legal team could build your post-conviction case around one or more of these defenses and could advocate for a reduced sentence or a new trial for you. If the court finds a violation, it may vacate your conviction, modify your sentence, or restore your rights.
A conviction does not have to define your future. If you believe your trial or sentence was unfair, we could help you fight for a second chance. A Lake County post-conviction relief lawyer could review your case and explain your legal options. Call us today to schedule a confidential consultation—and find out how we could help you seek justice.
The Umansky Law Firm Criminal Defense & Injury Attorneys
The Umansky Law Firm Criminal Defense & Injury Attorneys
