{"id":6071,"date":"2026-10-22T04:52:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T04:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/vehicular-homicide-defense-attorney-south-florida\/free-consultation-vehicular-homicide-charge-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T01:03:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:03:32","slug":"free-consultation-vehicular-homicide-charge-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/vehicular-homicide-defense-attorney-south-florida\/free-consultation-vehicular-homicide-charge-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicular Homicide Lawyer Miami: Free Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6069\" alt=\"Police officer photographs vehicle damage and measures evidence at a daytime highway crash scene.\" src=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-photographs-vehicle-damage-and-measures-evide-photo.jpg\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-photographs-vehicle-damage-and-measures-evide-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-photographs-vehicle-damage-and-measures-evide-photo-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-photographs-vehicle-damage-and-measures-evide-photo-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-photographs-vehicle-damage-and-measures-evide-photo-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-officer-photographs-vehicle-damage-and-measures-evide-photo.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 844px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Vehicular Homicide Defense | Miami, FL<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Facing a Vehicular Homicide Charge in Miami? Start With a Free Consultation.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Patrick Wilson Law, PLLC focuses on criminal defense across Miami-Dade, Broward County and the Florida Keys. Your first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867611719\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Patrick David Wilson \u00b7 Published October 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A free consultation for a vehicular homicide charge in Miami is a confidential case review with no obligation to continue. Patrick Wilson Law offers it to people facing this charge and to their families. This page explains what the meeting covers, what to bring and what happens afterward.<\/p>\n<h2>What the free first consultation is<\/h2>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue. It gives you a chance to review your situation before you commit to anything.<\/p>\n<p>It fits two kinds of readers. The first is a person charged with vehicular homicide in Miami-Dade County. The second is a family member of someone arrested after a fatal crash. Either way, you may have questions you can&#8217;t answer yet.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting is a case review, not a court appearance. You talk through the charge, the crash and your paperwork. You can ask anything, and you can take your time deciding what comes next.<\/p>\n<p>Vehicular homicide is a felony. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0782\/Sections\/0782.071.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 782.071<\/a>, it is the killing of a human being, or of an unborn child by any injury to the mother, caused by another person operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another.<\/p>\n<p>To set up your review, call 786-761-1719 or <a href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">send a message through our contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a crash has left someone dead and you&#x27;re holding bond papers and a crash report, we can review them with you in a free, confidential first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867611719\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-police-officers-handcuff-a-man-in-a-sunlit-parking-lot-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two police officers arrest a man in a sunny parking lot.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What to bring to your consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Bring every paper you have about the arrest, the charge and the crash. A complete file lets the meeting cover more ground.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Charging and booking papers.<\/strong> Include the arrest paperwork and the exact charge listed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bond paperwork and court notices.<\/strong> Bring any bond receipt, release conditions and your first court date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The crash report and police report number.<\/strong> Bring any citation issued at the scene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prior record information.<\/strong> Include past traffic citations or criminal matters you know about.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A written timeline.<\/strong> Note the hours before and after the crash, where you were and who was with you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Names of witnesses.<\/strong> List anyone who saw the crash or spoke with you that night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your questions.<\/strong> Write them down so the meeting covers what matters most to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What the lawyer reviews during the consultation<\/h2>\n<p>The lawyer reviews the charge, the statutes behind it and the facts in your documents. Four legal points usually shape that review.<\/p>\n<p>First, the charge level. Vehicular homicide can be a second-degree or a first-degree felony. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0782\/Sections\/0782.071.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 782.071<\/a>, the first-degree version can apply when the person knew, or should have known, the accident occurred and failed to give information and render aid.<\/p>\n<p>Second, leaving the scene. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.027.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 316.027<\/a>, a driver in a crash that causes death must stop and stay at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Third, statements to police. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.062.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 316.062<\/a>, a driver involved in a crash that injures or kills someone, or damages a vehicle or other property that someone is driving or attending, must give their name, address and vehicle registration number. The duty to make a report or give information to a law enforcement officer making a written report about the crash does not extend to information that would violate the driver&#8217;s privilege against self-incrimination.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth, bond. When deciding whether to release a defendant on bail or other conditions, a court must consider, among other things, the defendant&#8217;s family ties, length of residence in the community, employment history, and past and present conduct. Whether another driver&#8217;s conduct matters to the charge depends on the facts in your file.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens after the consultation<\/h2>\n<p>After the review, you decide whether to continue. You can take time to choose, and you are not required to hire the firm.<\/p>\n<p>If you do continue, the lawyer explains the representation, your next court dates and the evidence to request. The early steps follow Florida&#8217;s court rules:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www-media.floridabar.org\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf#page=54\">Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.130<\/a>, except when previously released in a lawful manner, an arrested person must be taken before a judge within 24 hours of arrest, in person or by audio-video communication technology at the court&#8217;s discretion. The judge must tell you the charge and that you need not say anything.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pretrial release.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www-media.floridabar.org\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf#page=57\">Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.131<\/a>, a person is entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions, unless charged with a capital offense or an offense punishable by life imprisonment and the proof of guilt is evident or the presumption is great. Those conditions may include a surety bail bond or a recognizance bond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www-media.floridabar.org\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf#page=180\">Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.220<\/a>, the prosecutor must disclose witness names and the defendant&#8217;s own statements. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www-media.floridabar.org\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf#page=180\">Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.220<\/a>, within 15 days after service of the Notice of Discovery the prosecutor must serve a written Discovery Exhibit; material that tends to negate the defendant&#8217;s guilt must be disclosed as soon as practicable after the filing of the charging document.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case timeline.<\/strong> The schedule depends on the evidence and the court&#8217;s calendar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No outcome can be promised at the consultation. Its purpose is to help you decide with clearer information.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Patrick Wilson Law for this review<\/h2>\n<p>Patrick Wilson Law, PLLC is a Miami criminal defense firm. It represents people across South Florida, from Broward County to the Florida Keys.<\/p>\n<p>Patrick David Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Sahara Fonseca is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our lawyers and our team work from the Miami office, and our team also includes office and support staff.<\/p>\n<p>The firm focuses its criminal defense work on DUI, domestic violence, sexual battery and traffic homicide charges. It gives particular attention to first-time offenders and licensed professionals whose careers are at stake.<\/p>\n<p>For this matter, the relevant services are vehicular homicide defense, leaving the scene of an accident defense and criminal defense for licensed professionals. This page makes no claims about results, rankings or reputation. It describes only what the firm does and where it operates.<\/p>\n<h2>Common questions about the free consultation<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation really free?<\/summary><p>Yes. The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to hire the firm afterward?<\/summary><p>No. You can decide after the review whether to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family member attend with me?<\/summary><p>Ask when you schedule. Attendance is arranged when the consultation is set up.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I&#8217;m already out on bond?<\/summary><p>Bring your release paperwork and conditions. The lawyer can review them with you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I leave a message instead of calling?<\/summary><p>Yes. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">leave a message through our contact page<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will the lawyer tell me what will happen?<\/summary><p>The lawyer explains the process and likely next steps from your documents. No outcome can be promised.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867611719\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-law-enforcement-officer-examines-and-documents-a-damaged-v-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A law enforcement officer examines and documents a damaged vehicle with a clipboard and measuring tools in a daytime impound lot.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Take the next step on your vehicular homicide charge<\/h2>\n<p>A fatal crash, a pending charge and bond papers on the table is a lot to carry alone. Gather the documents from the checklist above. Bring them to a free, confidential first consultation with Patrick Wilson Law in Miami, so your questions come first.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a qualified criminal defense attorney regarding your specific situation. Patrick Wilson Law, 13501 SW 128th St Ste 205, Miami, FL 33186.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What a Vehicular Homicide Case Can Involve<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Charge Itself<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida Statute 782.071 addresses causing a death through the operation of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner. Understanding exactly what the State alleges is the first step in any defense.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review of the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crash reports, scene evidence, vehicle data and witness statements all shape a case. We review them with you so you understand what they show.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Job, License and Record<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A charge can affect employment, professional licenses and immigration status. We take those consequences into account from the first conversation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Questions, Answered<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your questions to the free consultation. You can ask about the process, your options and what happens next before you decide anything.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Families and Professionals Call Us Early<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential From the Start<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is confidential, so you can speak openly about what happened.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-Language Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the charge, the court process and your choices in terms you can follow.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local to South Florida<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Miami, we represent clients from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to the Florida Keys.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for Your Family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask when you schedule whether a family member may attend the consultation with you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Obligation to Continue<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the free consultation, you decide whether to move forward. There is no obligation to hire us.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Be Careful What You Say Right Now<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid posting about the incident on social media and avoid discussing it with anyone other than your attorney. Statements made to others can later be used in your case.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867611719\">Call 786-761-1719<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/patrickwilsonlaw.com\/contact\/\">Call 786-761-1719<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak With Patrick David Wilson About Your Case. 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