Jeremy Lasnetski

With more than 22 years of experience, LGL partner Jeremy Lasnetski focuses his practice on criminal defense and immigration law. Mr. Lasnetski works in the Jacksonville office of Lasnetski Gihon Law. He handles criminal cases in both State and Federal courts and has tried more than 70 criminal trials in both State and Federal court. He also represents immigration clients filing for greencards, asylum, naturalization, and more. He is a frequent speaker on criminal and immigration issues, has hosted a criminal law podcast, is a board member on the American Immigration Lawyer's Association Central Florida Chapter, member of the Chester Bedell Inn of Court, and member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Lasnetski Gihon Law has three office locations in Jacksonville, Orlando and Altamonte Springs.

University of Florida

J.D. | Law

2001

University of Florida

M.B.A.

2001

University of Florida

B.A.

1997

Honors: Graduated with Honors

Partner

Lasnetski Gihon Law

2008 - Current

Board Certified in Criminal Trial law, Mr. Lasnetski is certifed as an expert by the Florida Bar in criminal trial law. Mr. Lasnetski has tried over 70 criminal cases. Mr. Lasnetski focuses his practice on criminal law and immigration.

Division Chief

State Attorney's Office

2001 - 2008

Tried over 60 criminal cases at the State Attorney's Office, including, DUI, Domestic Violence, Financial crimes, Gun crimes, Robbery, Murder and more. Division Chief of the Repeat Offender Unit. Assigned to county court, circuit court, special prosecutions, repeat offender unit, gun unit, and the homicide team.

948.04 and 948.05 The Forgotten Tools

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL)

2016

The People's Roadmap to Criminal Court in Florida

Shorstein, Lasnetski, & Gihon

2016

Strategies for Defending Domestic Violence Cases

Aspatore

2012

Crimmigration - The Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law, Federal Courthouse

September 28, 2017

Federal Public Defender

Crimmigration - The Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law, Florida Coastal School of Law

March 19, 2017

Florida Coastal School of Law

Crimmigration - The Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law, Public Defender's Office

August 25, 2017

Public Defender's Office - Jacksonville

Crimmigration - The Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law, NEFACDL Local Chapter Meeting

March 26, 2015

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

U Visas, American Immigration Lawyer's Association (Central Florida Chapter) Annual Conference, Clearwater, Florida

October 17, 2014

Florida Public Defender's Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers

2013

2011, 2012, and 2013.

Northeast Florida's Best Lawyers

Jacksonville Magazine

2011, 2012, and 2013

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

Current

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association)

Member

Current

Florida

Since 2001

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

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Q. My husband is currently been detained for battery on a leo and did not want to take it to trail and changed his plea

July 13, 2022

A: It sounds like your husband pled guilty to a criminal offense and is now, or is about to be, in removal (deportation) proceedings before an Immigration Court. Even if a person is deportable, there may be forms of relief available to help them stay in the United States. Like our firm, there are many immigration attorneys and firms throughout the country that focus on immigration and deportation cases involving criminal convictions. You should consult with an immigration attorney who specifically has experience in criminal law to see if your husband has any forms of relief available to him, based on his specific facts.

Q. When a person is deemed incompetent through a judge, does that mean that they have to let them go ROR if currently incar

January 25, 2022

A: A judge does not have to, and often won't, release a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial. Typically, that person will be sent to a hospital to be treated. This is called involuntary commitment and is authorized under Florida Statute 916.13, which lists the factors required for involuntary commitment. Once the person regains competency, they will typically be transported back to stand trial. Competency should not be confused with insanity. Competency relates to a person's ability to understand the process. For example, do they understand what they are charged with, what the judge's role is, what the prosecutor's role is, what the defense attorney's role is. If the person can't understand the process, they can't be tried. Insanity is an affirmative defense that relates to whether the person knew what he or she was doing at the time of the offense, knew that it was wrong or understood the consequences based on a mental infirmity, disease or defect. Whether a person is found incompetent or insane, they can still be held in custody under statutes that relate to incompetency or insanity. ... Read More

Q. First time offender, charged with 1st degree robbery w/a firearm, Likely sentence? Second time felon same charge, same ?

December 13, 2021

A: In Florida, there are sentencing guidelines for each offense that typically drive a prosecutor's state offer and factor into a judge's decision on an appropriate and lawful sentence. A first time armed robbery conviction would score a substantial prison sentence. If a person has prior convictions for any offenses, it increases the bottom of that guideline sentence. The strength or weakness of the evidence will factor into a prosecutor's state offer. If the case is weak, a sentence well below a mandatory minimum or guideline sentence may be negotiated between the prosecutor and the defense attorney, but must be accepted by the judge. If the case is strong, the prosecutor may seek a more severe sentence and may be unwilling to waive a mandatory minimum sentence or negotiate below the guidelines. If one of the individuals had a gun, each of the three can be charged with Armed Robbery with a firearm, although only the person who actually possessed the firearm would be subject to a mandatory minimum sentence. The mandatory minimum sentence for actual possession of a firearm during a robbery is ten years and that mandatory minimum sentence can only be waived by the prosecutor. Another factor would be whether the prosecutor wants one or two of the people to testify against the third person. If a defendant testifies for the prosecution, they may be able to negotiate a better sentence. ... Read More