I have extensive experience in defending giving false information to a pawnbroker cases in Orange County, Seminole County and throughout the entire Central Florida area. I examine each giving false information to a pawnbroker case for a lack of evidence or conflict in evidence that would support not filing formal criminal charges. It is important that you start building your defense immediately after your arrest. Hiring an experienced giving false information to a pawnbroker is essential. Once hired, I will:

1. Collect and review all written statements, photographs and 911 calls;
2. Find flaws in the police officer’s investigation;
3. Identify all possible defenses;
4. Immediately start negotiating with the prosecutor not to file formal charges, and
5. Do whatever is necessary to avoid an conviction.

EARLY REPRESENTATION CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Early representation can often times convince your prosecutor to not file formal charges against you. It is important to start preparing your best defense as soon as possible, well before your first court date. Important facts in your case to consider are:

• Were you stopped and detained for a lawful reason?
• Did you voluntarily consent to any such search?
• Where was the firearm found and did the firearm belong to someone else?
• How many people had access to the place where the firearm was found?
• Were you read your Miranda rights? Were any of your statements illegally obtained?
• Are there other factors or motivations that show your lack of intent to commit a crime?
• Is there a lack of evidence or a conflict in the evidence?

WHAT IS giving false information to a pawnbroker

Under Florida law 539.001, giving false information to a pawn broker, also known as false verification, occurs when a defendant knowingly and falsely verifies that he or she is the rightful owner of property in order to pawn the property and receive money in exchange.

HOW IS giving false information to a pawnbroker PROVEN IN FLORIDA?

To prove the crime of giving false information to a pawnbroker, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. Defendant sold or pledged good or property alleged to a pawnbroker
2.  At the time, defendant knowingly gave false verification of ownership of the goods or property alleged  or false or altered identification to the pawnbroker.
3. Defendant received money from the pawnbroker for the goods or property alleged, sold or pledged.
4. Full standard jury instructions 

PENALTIES FOR giving false information to a pawnbroker

Giving false information to a pawnbroker is classified as a third degree felony  for transactions less than $300. A third degree felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine. It becomes a second degree felony if the transaction total more than $300. A second degree felony 15 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Other penalties include:

• Community control, house arrest or supervised probation
• Permanent criminal conviction
• Full Restitution owed
• Community service
• Anti-theft classes

DEFENSES FOR giving false information to a pawnbroker

There are many defenses available to contest a charge of unlawfully giving a false information to a pawnbroker in Florida. Some of the more common defenses include the following:

• Identity
• lawful ownership
• Items are over valued and not accurately priced.

I DEFEND ALL giving false information to a pawnbroker CASES

If you were recently arrested or charged with any Florida giving false information to a pawnbroker, please call my Winter Park criminal defense law firm at 407-740-7275 to discuss your options. I offer a free consultation so that I can learn about you, learn about your case and determine how I can help.