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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"He is the consummate professional and does everything first class."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!"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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"He helped me and my father out of a lot of trouble"He was able to get my father out of a pickle with out even loosing his license- Jennifer
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"He truly cares for his clients"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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"5 stars would definitely recommend !"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
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"I could call his office at anytime and be treated with the upmost respect from all staff, and had any all questions answered."I hired Mr. Casanova in 2017. Mr. Casanova and Staff were extremely professional and helpful from the moment I hired them. Mr. Casanova was very thorough in explaining how the process would work from beginning to end. I could call his office at anytime and be treated with the upmost respect from all staff, and had any all questions answered. I would highly recommend Mr. Casanova and Staff!- Amy
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"Mr. Casanova was extremely prompt and diligent with my case. He appeared at the jail the same day I contacted his office for representation."Mr. Casanova was extremely prompt and diligent with my case. He appeared at the jail the same day I contacted his office for representation. My case was resolved and my record expunged within months and of the original charge. Mr. Casanova and staff were extremely easy to work with. I would highly recommend this office.- Former Client
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"Mr. Casanova was very kind and explained all the options available to me & specific to my case."I would highly recommend Mr. Casanova to anyone seeking legal counsel. Mr. Casanova was very kind and explained all the options available to me & specific to my case. Not only is he (in my opinion) the best criminal lawyer in all of Brevard county...he is also the most fairly priced. I am thankful for his help & the time he spent with me free of charge. Unfortunately I could not hire him due to conflict of interest...however he was very helpful in recommending the lawyer I did hire. I can't speak highly enough of Mr. Casanova!!- Evelyn