Cocoa Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer
Cocoa Beach is a sunny tourist town in Florida that is known for its family friendly beaches and historic sights. This is considered the closest beach to Orlando, which means that it is a major tourist destination. Cocoa Beach is just minutes from Port Canaveral, which is a popular cruise terminal, and is considered a city in Brevard County.
Law Enforcement in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach has its own police department comprised of fifty men and women. The Cocoa Beach Police Department serves 12,800 citizens and an average of 1.5 million tourists who visit the city annually. There are 36 sworn-in police officers in the department that use both marked and unmark patrol vehicles. The department also has all-terrain vehicles, bicycles and watercraft which they use for patrolling purposes. Cocoa Beach Police Department is focused on providing around-the-clock safety works in conjunction with the Electronic Neighborhood Watch Program and the Crime Prevention Tip Sheets program.
It is expressly illegal to racially profile suspects in Cocoa Beach when making arrests, and this is a priority that is heavily emphasized at the department. If you believe that you have been racially profiled when arrested for a crime, it is important to discuss this with your attorney.
Crime Rate in Cocoa Beach, Florida
Cocoa Beach is considered a Florida city with a high crime rate. There are 9 registered sex offenders living in Cocoa Beach as of June 2013, and it is considered the second-most dangerous city in Brevard County after Cocoa. The violent crime rate in Cocoa Beach is 162.9 points higher than the U.S. average with a total of 376.9 crimes per 100,000 persons.
The 2012 crime rates for Cocoa Beach report that there were:
- 5 rapes
- 21 robberies
- 64 assaults
- 109 burglaries
- 694 thefts
- 25 auto thefts
- 1 arson
Yearly statistics since 2000 show that there have been a total of four murders within the past 12 years, but none were reported in 2012.
If you have been arrested for a crime in Cocoa Beach, Florida, call Steven G. Casanova, P.A. today for representation. This skilled Cocoa Beach criminal defense attorney has an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau and is available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call right away to learn more: (321) 234-9006!
Our Reviews
Our Past Clients Share Their Stories
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I honestly couldn’t have picked a better lawyer to represent me. His confidence and knowledge of the law will put anyone he speaks to at ease. His staff was diligent and responsive to any concerns we had as well. He truly cares for his clients and the end results show. I’m so thankful to have had such a pleasant experience with Mr. Casanova!- Brittany M
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I recently referred a client to attorney Steven Casanova and I could not be happier with the result he obtained. Mr. Casanova's knowledge of criminal law and procedure, his years of experience in the courtroom, his great communication skills, the respect he has among his peers, his quick and timely responses to questions and concerns, and his true compassion for his clients makes him an extremely effective lawyer. Using these traits and his ability to strategize and negotiate, he recently and quickly achieved the best possible result for my client who I referred to him for criminal defense in a felony case. Way to go Steve! We all are extremely grateful.- Pamela
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Steve Casanova is an exceptional trial lawyer. He is smart, talented, quick on his feet and knows how to talk to a jury. He is the consummate professional and does everything first class. He knows the law, is innovative in his approach and his legal research is second to none. He is worth every penny. The way I look at it is you can either have a cheap lawyer or a great lawyer--after all if you needed brain surgery would you hire the cheapest brain surgeon you can find or would you hire the best. Hire Steve--hire the best!- Mark
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Thank you Steve Casanova, You handled my case very well. I will definitely recommend you to anyone ineed of Justice, thanks again.- Elbert Bahl
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I have had extensive experience with criminal defense attorneys (from $1,000 attorneys all the way up to the $100,000 attorneys) and can attest that Mr. Casanova is the best in town. He and his staff are top-notch. Mr. Casanova will hold your hand when you need it, but "tell you how it is!" It's rare to find such an honest attorney, especially one who is so talented. He is not a "bottom dollar" attorney, but his pricing is more fair than anyone in town, and he will not take advantage of you in your time of need like most attorneys in Brevard. He is highly respected by the state attorney's office, and is able to negotiate favorable resolutions, but this guy is darn-sure ready to go the distance when you have a strong case. I have sought his expert guidance numerous times, referred him to friends and acquaintances, and even my own family members. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Casanova for any and all criminal (and traffic) matters. I wish this comment box was larger, because there simply is not enough room for all the good I have to say about this man. Simply the BEST.- Former Client
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If your looking for a top notch lawyer, look no further Steven Casanova is your man. He is on your side all the way. His knowledge and experience in law is unsurpassed. Thank you Steve for all your help- Former Client
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I'm an attorney in Kissimmee and I met Steve at the Brevard County County courthouse years ago and I was impressed with how well he handles his cases. He is knowledgeable in the law,, courteous to others, thoroughly prepared, and always professional. If you need a criminal defense attorney in Brevard County, you should hire Steve Casanova.- Ernest M
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I hired Steve not once but twice. One of my favorite things about him is his energy in the court room and the rooms energy when he is in it, he has been working in Brevard for many years and has built a great relationship with “the other side”; the judges, state attorneys, so on and so forth.My other favorite thing was his ability to get me and my loved one out of a lot of trouble. Steve not only handled my fathers’ case perfectly, but my case as well. He was attentive, personable yet professional , truly a pleasure to work with and If I ever need assistance again , I’m going to Casanova!- J Scott