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Attorneys, depending on State ethics rules hold on to client files for about 7 years. The file may be unavailable because it is in an archive facility. You will have to be more exact on the date that the case ended and more persistent in following up to see if the PD office has those files in storage. You can also check with the Florida State Bar Association to find out how long the attorney is required to keep files. Good Luck- Carl Spector Note: For informational purposes only.

As you presented by the facts this does not seem like a strong intent case. The case if brought will probably brought in the juvenile court. You should seek competent legal representation if charges are brought. Good Luck- Carl Spector Note: For informational purposes only.

Depending on how the conduct their investigation, they may be able to see it. Good Luck- Carl Spector Note: For informational purposes only.

You should pay Florida ticket or Florida will issue a warrant or failure to appear. This may have an affect on your drivers license and your license may get suspended.

You could go to court on the 7th and speak with the prosecutor. If at that time they are willing to dismiss the charges against you, then you are home free. If they are not willing to dismiss, then you should consult an attorney and have an attorney represent you and protect your legal rights. Good Luck- Carl Spector Note: For informational purposes only.

Charges do not disappear. Even though we wish they would. Generally speaking the warrant would still be active and if your brother got rearrested or pulled over in NY and the records were check the warrant would be active and he would have to appear in front of a judge to clear it up. He should find a way to appear on the warrant and clear it up, that way he will not get detained. He can try calling the criminal court clerk in the County that he got the summons and ask to confirm the...

Depending on your prior criminal record, if you have one, the extent of the damage you caused, you should aim for a dismissal or and adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD). Perhaps with some restitution, an attorney may be able to negotiate this for you. This way you will not get a criminal record. Good Luck. Carl Spector Note: For informational purposes only

You were charged because the officers are directed to charge anyone that demonstrates behavior of driving under the influence. Since you were also charged with reckless driving I am assuming that the officers observed you driving in a manner that demonstrated your intoxication beyond the breath test reading. You have a very good case to defend base upon the reading. Make sure you retain an attorney that understands the issues. Good Luck. Carl Spector Note: For Informational purposes only

Your case is likely still open and a warrant or failure to appear has been issued. You should retain an attorney to find out the status of the case so that you can resolve it with out undue expense and possibly being detained. Good Luck Carl Spector Note: For informational purposes only.

"Substantial Assistance" is a very specific term of art in the practice of criminal law and one you should discuss fully with your attorney. To answer your question one must know the facts of your case, how strong the case against you is and what your criminal record is. Also one would have to know the how valuable the assistance is that was provided. Good Luck Carl Spector Note: for informational purposes only