Naples Attorney Sal Bazaz

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
St. John's University
LAW SCHOOL:
St. John's School of Law
ATTORNEY SINCE:
2001
STATES ADMITTED:
Florida, New York, New Jersey
PRACTICE AREAS:
Criminal, Family, Mediation

Sal Bazaz was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Mr. Bazaz successfully attended St. John's University School of Law.

After passing both the NY and NJ Bar Exams, Sal Bazaz worked as an Assistant District Attorney in New York, specializing in Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence.

In January of 2002, Mr. Bazaz moved to Naples, FL where he immediately began working as an Assistant State Attorney in both Lee and Collier Counties.

In the fall of 2003, Sal Bazaz opened his own law firm, defending the citizens on Florida. Mr. Bazaz has handled every type of criminal case from minor criminal traffic cases to capital sexual crimes and manslaughter.

Sal Bazaz has represented defendants in Collier, Lee, Hendry, Pinellas, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

In addition to his flourishing criminal practice, Sal Bazaz has also completed the Florida Supreme Court accredited Mediation Training for Family and Civil cases.

Attorney's Videos

Am I subject to asset forfeiture in drug possession or drug dealing cases?
Drug Crimes Law

Are all illegal drugs treated equally when it comes to punishing drug dealers in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Are criminal records ever automatically expunged in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Are their special rules for drunk driving offenses for individuals less than 21 years of age in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

Are there even stricter punishments for different drug offenses?
Drug Crimes Law

Are there other potential consequences to being convicted of a traffic violation in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

Are there special considerations and penalties for someone who is underage and arrested for DUI or DWI in Florida?
DUI Law

Can a person be guilty of drunk driving in Florida if they only had one drink?
Criminal Defense Law

Can a person charged with a crime fire his assigned public defender without having another attorney to represent him?
Criminal Defense Law

Can an expungement be denied in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Can I be charged if my friend pawned stolen property and I helped them carry it into the pawn shop?
Criminal Defense Law

Can I be stopped and arrested for DUI or DWI in Florida even if the vehicle was not moving?
DUI Law

Can I beat a speeding ticket in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

Can I check my driver record in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

Can I get a limited license or work permit following a Florida drunk driving conviction?
DUI Law

Can I have my drunk driving conviction expunged in Florida?
DUI Law

Can I have tinted windows on my vehicle in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

Can I obtain a license in another state after a drunk driving conviction?
DUI Law

Can I represent myself in a drunk driving case? What can a drunk driving defense attorney do for me?
DUI Law

Can I sue the police for false arrest in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Can my identity be kept confidential if I want to assist law enforcement?
Drug Crimes Law

Can the police break down my door to enter my home in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Can the police charge me with a breathalyzer refusal, even though I tried to blow into it?
DUI Law

Can the police come and get me in my house in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Can the police conduct a search without a warrant in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Can the police get a warrant if someone told them I was doing something illegal?
Criminal Defense Law

Can the police just stop me on the street and search me for no reason in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Can the police legally stop me in Florida, even if I did nothing wrong?
Criminal Defense Law

Do DUI and DWI laws in Florida only apply to cars, trucks, and motorcycles?
DUI Law

Do I have a right to an attorney when I am stopped by an officer and asked to take a field sobriety test in Florida?
DUI Law

Do I have to give consent to a law enforcement officer to search my car in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Do I need an attorney for a speeding ticket in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

Do I need an attorney for my criminal case in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Do police have to follow any particular rules in arresting me and searching for drugs?
Drug Crimes Law

Do the police need a warrant to arrest me in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Does it matter where I was arrested, like near a school, in determining how I am charged?
Drug Crimes Law

How can I clear my criminal record in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

How can I defend myself against a drug charge?
Drug Crimes Law

How can I find a qualified drunk driving defense attorney?
DUI Law

How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest?
Criminal Defense Law

How can I prove that the attorney I hired to defend my child on a criminal charge was ineffective and incompetent?
Criminal Defense Law

How can the government prove drug possession beyond a reasonable doubt?
Drug Crimes Law

How do I apply for a DMV hearing?
DUI Law

How do I get out of jail after an arrest in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

How do I know what class my crime falls into? Petty offenses, misdemeanors, or felonies?
Criminal Defense Law

How does a district attorney in Florida decide which criminals to go after?
Criminal Defense Law

How long does a DUI or DWI conviction stay on my record in Florida?
DUI Law

How long does it take to get someone out of jail in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

How might the court use the scram bracelet to punish me before or after I am convicted of drunk driving?
DUI Law

How much does it cost to hire a attorney in a criminal case in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

How much will my criminal defense attorney it cost in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

How private are my conversations?
Criminal Defense Law

How will a Florida DUI or DWI conviction affect me other than the criminal penalties and the license loss?
DUI Law

How will my sentence be decided in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

I actually passed the breath test, but the police still arrested me. How is that possible?
DUI Law

I am guilty, have no defense, and just want to get this over with. Should I even bother getting an attorney?
Criminal Defense Law

I taped some harassing telephone conversations with my ex-girlfriend. Can we use these tapes in the court?
Criminal Defense Law

I was just arrested for drunk driving. Will my insurance company cancel my auto insurance policy now?
DUI Law

If I am charged with a crime in Florida, can I be convicted just based on someone else's word?
Criminal Defense Law

If I am innocent, why do I need an attorney?
DUI Law

If I fight my drunk driving case and lose, do I get any money refunded on legal fees?
DUI Law

If the police has a warrant to search my house, can they look anywhere?
Criminal Defense Law

If the police pull me over for a traffic offense in Florida, can they search my car and arrest me?
Criminal Defense Law

In a jury trial, why does the judge need to see the verdict before the jury foreman reads it aloud?
Criminal Defense Law

Is it legal to talk on a cell phone while driving in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

Is my name going to be in the paper after a drunk driving arrest in Florida and what can I do about it?
DUI Law

Is refusing to let the police search me an admission of guilt?
Drug Crimes Law

Is there any difference between being sent to jail or prison in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

Is there any way to fight back if I am arrested after an illegal search?
Drug Crimes Law

My offense is minor. Do I really even need a attorney or can I just handle this on my own?
Criminal Defense Law

Should I hire a drug or narcotics attorney?
Drug Crimes Law

Should I try to beat the ticket if I know I am guilty?
Traffic Ticket Law

The police did not read me my rights. Does that mean that the arrest is invalid and the charges will be dismissed?
Criminal Defense Law

The police want me to give them permission to search my house, car, computer, camera, etc. Should I give it to them?
Criminal Defense Law

This is the first time I am in trouble in Florida. Will the prosecutor treat this charge like it is my first offense?
Criminal Defense Law

What am I supposed to do at a traffic light that is flashing a yellow arrow?
Traffic Ticket Law

What are drug offenses?
Drug Crimes Law

What are illicit drugs?
Drug Crimes Law

What are Miranda rights or Miranda warnings?
Criminal Defense Law

What are my rights if I am accused of a crime in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What are points on a driving record?
Traffic Ticket Law

What are rules of criminal procedure in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What are some types of drug crimes?
Drug Crimes Law

What are the legal distinctions between possession, dealing, and trafficking in controlled substances in Florida?
Drug Crimes Law

What are the punishments for drug offenses?
Drug Crimes Law

What are the typical steps in a criminal proceeding in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What can be expunged from a criminal record in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What counts as evidence for intent to distribute drugs in Florida?
Drug Crimes Law

What defenses are available to charges of drug dealing?
Drug Crimes Law

What defenses are there in a DUI or DWI case?
DUI Law

What do police officers look for when searching for drunk drivers on the highways?
DUI Law

What does beyond a reasonable doubt mean?
Criminal Defense Law

What happens if I am pulled over for drunk driving in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What happens if I refuse a breath test in Florida?
DUI Law

What happens if my child is arrested in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What happens in juvenile court in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What if I burped or regurgitated within twenty minutes prior to blowing?
DUI Law

What if the search and seizure is not legal?
Drug Crimes Law

What is a controlled substance?
Drug Crimes Law

What is a crime?
Criminal Defense Law

What is a juvenile offender in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What is a pre-sentence investigation report and what is it used for in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What is a public defender?
Criminal Defense Law

What is a rising blood alcohol defense?
DUI Law

What is an ignition interlock device?
DUI Law

What is bail?
DUI Law

What is blood alcohol content (BAC) or level?
DUI Law

What is drug diversion?
Drug Crimes Law

What is drugs and narcotics law?
Drug Crimes Law

What is expungement in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What is hate crime?
Criminal Defense Law

What is mouth alcohol?
DUI Law

What is the criminal court procedure in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the difference between a civil offense and a crime in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the difference between a felony, a misdemeanor, and a violation in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the difference between detention and arrest in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the difference between DUI and DWI in Florida?
DUI Law

What is the difference between jail and prison in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the difference between procedural and substantive law in criminal law?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the driver violation point system (or points)?
Traffic Ticket Law

What is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the drunk driving scene?
DUI Law

What is the open container law?
DUI Law

What is the point of a suspended sentence?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the role of the prosecutor?
Criminal Defense Law

What makes a DUI or DWI a felony?
DUI Law

What must I do at the accident scene?
Traffic Ticket Law

What must I do if I receive a traffic ticket?
Traffic Ticket Law

What rights do I have in Florida when a law enforcement officer asks me questions?
Criminal Defense Law

What should a person expect if they are arrested for drunk driving?
DUI Law

What should I do if I am arrested in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

What should I do if I am asked to take a field sobriety test in Florida?
DUI Law

What should I do if I get a call that a loved one has been arrested?
Criminal Defense Law

What should I do if I was charged or indicted for a drug offense?
Drug Crimes Law

What symptoms and behavior is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene of a DUI or DWI?
DUI Law

What will happen if I do not respond to a traffic ticket, pay a fine, or pay a mandatory surcharge in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

What will it cost to hire a drunk driving defense attorney?
DUI Law

When am I eligible for a hardship license (limited driving privilege)?
Traffic Ticket Law

When are the police legally allowed to search me?
Drug Crimes Law

When are turn signals required to be used in Florida and does this include changing lanes?
Traffic Ticket Law

When do I have the right to an attorney in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

When do the police have to read me my rights in Florida?
Criminal Defense Law

When should I call or hire an attorney for my drunk driving case?
DUI Law

Who sets a sentence in Florida and how is it determined?
Criminal Defense Law

Why am I receiving letters from attorneys seeking to represent me for my drunk driving case?
DUI Law

Why can individuals be charged with drug dealing in Florida when the drugs were only for personal consumption?
Drug Crimes Law

Why did I have to post bond?
Criminal Defense Law

Why did the officer make me follow a penlight with my eyes to the left and right?
DUI Law

Why do I have no bond in my case?
Criminal Defense Law

Why is criminal procedure different from civil procedure?
Criminal Defense Law

Will I be charged to speak to an attorney about my Florida drunk driving case?
DUI Law

Will I go to jail after being arrested for drunk driving in Florida?
DUI Law

Will I have to go to court for a speeding ticket in Florida?
Traffic Ticket Law

Will my drug dealing case be heard in regular criminal court or are there special drug courts?
Drug Crimes Law

Will my insurance premiums increase if I get a speeding ticket?
Traffic Ticket Law

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Law Firm Info

Law Office of Sal Bazaz
http://criminallawyernaples.com/

2800 Davis Blvd., Suite 206
Naples, Florida 34120

(239) 206-1719

About Our Firm

Being charged with a criminal offense can be a frightening experience. There are many serious questions you may have. Naples, Florida criminal defense attorney Sal Bazaz has over a decade of experience in the world of criminal law, dating back to 1997, when he was employed by the District Attorney's Office in New York City. He has personally handled over 10,000 cases, from minor crimes like driving without a license to capital crimes like sexual battery.

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