St. Petersburg Juvenile Crimes Lawyer

Focused Criminal Defense in Pinellas County

I am R. Lane Lastinger. As an attorney focused solely on criminal defense, I can help you understand how the criminal justice system works or, if it is your child who has been accused of a crime, I can help you understand how the juvenile justice system works. I can help defend you from charges involving drug-related crimes, traffic crimes and other crimes.

At the Law Office of R. Lane Lastinger, P.A., I focus my legal practice on only criminal defense, and I practice only in Pinellas County, Florida. I am a Pinellas County criminal defense attorney with more than 17 years of experience.

How the Criminal Justice System Works

For many people accused of crimes, the criminal justice system is overwhelming. I have been working as a lawyer in the Pinellas County criminal justice system for more than 17 years, so I can help you understand many of the more complicated aspects of the system:

Murder Cases

You do not want your lawyer's first murder trial to be your murder case. I have experience defending clients from murder charges, and I am first chair death penalty- qualified in Florida.

How the Juvenile Justice System Works

As a St. Petersburg juvenile crimes attorney with more than 17 years of experience, I know that the juvenile criminal justice system is a lot different from the adult criminal justice system. I can help defend your child from juvenile crimes, including:

Juvenile drug crimes
Underage drinking
Underage DUI
Juvenile violent crimes
Juvenile robbery and burglary

Drug-Related Crimes

I can help defend you against a variety of misdemeanor and felony drug charges, including:

Drug possession
Possession with intent to deliver
Drug trafficking
Prescription pill crimes
Obtaining controlled substances by fraud
Doctor shopping

Drug court is an option that may help you avoid prison and provide the treatment you need to deal with substance abuse. I have had many clients go through drug court successfully, and I can help determine if this is an appropriate option for you.

Traffic Crimes

I provide criminal defense for vehicle-related crimes like:

Other Crimes

I represent clients for many other types of criminal defense matters, including but not limited to:

Contact a Clearwater, Florida, Criminal Defense Attorney

I understand that choosing your criminal defense attorney is an important decision. I offer a free initial consultation so you can have a chance to talk with me and see if you are comfortable working with me. Contact me and we can talk.