If you are an out-of-state resident who has been arrested for any alleged crime that occurred at the Electric Daisy Carnival, you need help from a Florida criminal defense lawyer. If you are wondering what to do next, you should contact The Alers Law Firm for legal help.
Criminal charges in Florida do not go away by virtue of the fact that you are not a resident of the state. You would still face potential criminal penalties in Florida for conduct that allegedly occurred in the state. You must address these charges with the help of a criminal defense lawyer.
Schedule a free initial consultation with the criminal defense lawyers at The Alers Law Firm. We can handle all local matters relating to the charges, even though you may still need to participate in the legal process.
Arrests at EDC Mean a Florida Legal Process
The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is known as one of the largest music festivals in the country. In 2023, over 300,000 people attended the festival. Large crowds mean heightened police presence, and there are invariably scores of arrests each year. The event has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to drugs, and law enforcement is even known to work undercover at EDC. If you are an out-of-state resident who has been arrested at EDC, you may be facing a complex legal process.
First, Florida law applies to any arrests made at EDC. The state is known as having tough drug laws. Even if something may not be illegal where you live, you can still face criminal penalties for the alleged conduct if it occurred in Florida, and you are arrested for it.
Second, when you have been arrested in Florida, you would need to face the charges locally. The case cannot be transferred to the court in your home state because they do not have jurisdiction to preside over a matter involving Florida law. If you do not participate in the legal process or come to court in Florida when you are required, you could even be extradited to the state. Even if you have been released on bail or on your own recognizance, you must face the charges. Otherwise, you could be in even more trouble. There may be an outstanding bench warrant for your arrest, which can be enforced when you encounter police in your own state.
You Need Florida Legal Representation for an Arrest at EDC
You need to hire a Florida criminal defense attorney in the first few days after your arrest, even if you have already left the state. Much can happen in these initial days, and you cannot allow your legal rights to be unprotected for any amount of time. Your Florida criminal defense lawyer would help you evaluate the charges and your potential legal options. Even if you do not live in Florida, you have the right to full due process and to fight the charges against you if you have a valid legal defense. Otherwise, the same best practices that apply to any criminal case are valid in yours. Do not speak to law enforcement without your Florida criminal defense attorney being present.
You cannot hire a criminal defense attorney in the state where you live to represent you in a Florida court. You would need a criminal defense lawyer who is licensed to practice in the state of Florida and who knows the local court system. A Florida criminal defense attorney would have relationships with local prosecutors, and they would be familiar with the judges through their own experience.
Contact a Florida Criminal Defense Law Firm Today
When you are seeking a local Florida criminal defense attorney who knows the law and the court system in the state, reach out to the Alers Law Firm. You can schedule a free initial consultation by messaging us online or by calling us today at (407) 930-4888.
Attorney Chavelys Y. Alers was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She specifically grew up in the towns of Vega Baja and Dorado. Attorney Alers is bilingual, as she is fluent in both English and Spanish. Two decades ago, Attorney Alers migrated from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, Central Florida. Learn more here.
