The Greenwald Law FirmGeneva is a rural community in eastern Seminole County, along State Road 46 near Lake Harney and the St. Johns River. It is unincorporated, so the Seminole County Sheriff's Office handles most arrests, along with the Florida Highway Patrol on the highways and wildlife officers on the water. Cases from Geneva are prosecuted in Seminole County, part of Florida's Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center in Sanford.
The Greenwald Law Firm's office is in Longwood, right here in Seminole County. Brian F. Greenwald, Esq. spent eight years as an Assistant Public Defender in Orlando, serving as lead counsel in more than 150 jury trials, and has more than 20 years of criminal defense experience in Central Florida courts.
Charges we defend in Geneva
The firm represents clients in Geneva charged with:
- DUI and criminal traffic offenses
- Drug possession, sale and trafficking
- Domestic violence
- Assault and battery
- Theft and shoplifting
- Burglary and other property crimes
- Violation of probation
- Civil asset forfeiture
DUI on the road and on the water
Rural roads like SR 46 see their share of DUI stops, and Lake Harney and the St. Johns River bring a related charge: boating under the influence. In Florida, operating a vessel while impaired, or with a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or higher, is a crime with penalties similar to DUI. Stops on the water are made differently from traffic stops, and the testing conditions are different too. Both deserve a careful look at how the officer decided you were impaired.
After an arrest in Seminole County
People arrested in Geneva are booked into the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford and see a judge for first appearance within 24 hours, where bond and release conditions are set. If your arrest was for DUI, remember the 10-day deadline to challenge the license suspension, and call a lawyer before discussing the case with anyone.
Close to home in Seminole County
The Greenwald Law Firm's office is in Longwood, in Seminole County, the same county where a Geneva case is prosecuted. That makes it easy to meet in person, and it means your lawyer is close to the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center in Sanford, where hearings take place. Brian handles every case himself, so you will always know who is working on yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is boating under the influence the same as DUI?
It is a separate charge, but the legal limit is the same: a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or higher, or being impaired. The penalties are similar to DUI, and the investigation on the water is different, which can matter to the defense.
Where will my Geneva case be heard?
Geneva is in Seminole County, so the case is heard at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center in Sanford, part of Florida's Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
What happens if my case ends without a conviction?
Depending on the charge and your history, you may be eligible to have the record sealed or expunged later. Eligibility rules are strict, and your lawyer can tell you whether they apply to you.
Nearby communities
We also serve Oviedo, Sanford, Winter Springs and all of Seminole County.
Talk to Brian about your case
Call 407-807-0840 any time, day or night, or send a confidential case review request.