Emphasis in Criminal Law I have been a member of the Florida Bar since 1979. I am licensed to practice law in all Florida state courts. I practice primarily in the area of criminal and DUI defense and represent clients who have cases in Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce, Stuart and Melbourne. In my career as a criminal lawyer I have tried many jury trials and defended clients who have been charged with many different felony and/or misdemeanor crimes. The following list provides only a sampling of the types of cases I have handled in my career: DUI; DUI Manslaughter; Vehicular Homicide; Drivers License offenses; Murder, Manslaughter; Sexual Battery; Lewd and Lacivious Conduct; Exposure of Sexual Organs; Aggravated and Simple Battery; Aggravated and Simple Assault, Grand and Petit Theft; Criminal Fraud, Forgery; Burglary; Arson; Drug Possession, Purchase, Sale and Trafficking; Resisting Arrest with or without Violence and Violations of Probation. I will evaluate your case and aggressively pursue any legal defenses available to you. All initial consultations in criminal and DUI matters are free. It costs you nothing to call or meet with me. Call 772-778-3393 today for a free consultation in your case. You can also contact me at johnpower@verobeachlaw.com or by calling my home telephone number which is 772.770.4579. You may call days, nights or on week-ends.  My address is 2066 14th Avenue, Suite 105, Vero Beach, FL  32960. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask me to send you free written information about my qualifications and experience.