Rooth Criminal Defense

read moreIf you have been charged with assault, aggravated assault, battery, or aggravated battery, then the sooner you call an experienced attorney, the better off you will be. Call the Law Office of Terrance R. Rooth, P.A., the first consultation is free, and we can immediately begin building a case in your defense. In the state of Florida, assault is defined as: "an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent."

read moreDrug trafficking (also commonly referred to as drug distribution) is a serious charge in any state, but carries especially high penalties in the state of Florida. Criminal defense attorney Terrance R. Rooth is prepared to fight for you and to protect your good name, reputation, and record from damaging drug trafficking charges. Terrance R. Rooth has extensive experience defending clients accused of narcotics crimes and may be able to get your charges reduced or even dropped. Drug trafficking charges may be entered for a variety of reasons including but not limited to: the sale, the importation, the movement, the manufacturing, and the possession of a high quantity of drugs.

read moreDUI charges in Florida happen frequently and can happen to almost anyone who drinks any alcohol and drives. A DUI is an extremely subjective, opinionated charge, which places heavy weight on the officer's opinion. This can result in a person, who had 1 or 2 drinks while out to dinner, getting arrested for DUI, based on 1 officer's opinion. When you couple the subjective opinions of a DUI, the complex legal nature of a DUI, and the potential impact that a DUI would have on someone's life, having an experienced attorney retained quickly is extremely important.