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Adjudication withheld?

It is confusing. But for misdemeanors, its a bit easier. For employment purposes (and for most purposes) if you receive a withhold of adjudication, you are not "convicted" of the crime. The word "Adjudication" connotes conviction, not a "withhold". You can also avoid this issue altogether by getting your record sealed.

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How Do I Request A Conflict Attorney For A Criminal Case?

The Regional Conflict Counsel's office has been set up to act as a second-tiered "public defender's office". It is designed for persons in your situation who have direct conflict with the local PD. After that, private lawyers are available to handle any conflicts with the RCC. Be aware of time constraints though and contact the PD for information immediately. Local PD can be reached at 904.630.1572.

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While still having a very large problem with the State being able to change someones...

This will provide any good defense attorney with great fodder for cross examination of the officer if there are any evidentiary hearings or a trial. A switch to a completely different statute is, albeit not unheard of, not the norm in my opinion. For example, a child abuse charge is separate from the statute involving child neglect so a switch from to the other isn't that unusual. However, being initially charged with child abuse and then later charged with a burglary instead should never...

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Possible consequences for armed robbery under FL criminal code

The YO Program is a great way to avoid Florida's stiff sentencing guidelines as well as the "10/20/Life" law. However, you must ensure that your son is eligible first before deciding whether a private attorney will have the lee way to negotiate for it. Eligibility requirements include his age (21 or younger at the time), and no prior adult felony convictions, to name a few. Even if eligible though, the judge maintains a great amount of discretion on the issue. The fee range you quoted is...

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What are some possible punishments that a person can face being charged with resisting arrest

If you were "charged" with resisting, then you were "arrested". Many people associate the term "arrested" with going to jail. This isn't always the case. If you were detained for a criminal investigation and subsequently charged with a criminal offense, many times that is considered arrested. In lieu of going to jail, you receive a "Notice Of Appearance" requiring you to appear in court. It will go down on your criminal record unless you later have the incident sealed. Of course the issue...

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How much time am i faceing for two third degree grand theft from employer charges

You should get with a local attorney here in Jacksonville immediately. Two separate counts of third degree felonies would expose you to ten years in prison if truly separate offenses. However, although it's unlikely you'd get anything near that, the charges are serious and you should retain local counsel prior to turning yourself in. It's possible to get probation or even to have your case diverted. Also, be aware that the local police here may in fact try and get your statement upon your...

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What do i do if i name the wrong person in a breaking and entering and did not know at first and now that person is faceing life

You will want to contact a lawyer first before you speak to the prosecutor to avoid even the most remote chance that a false report charge being filed. Call a local lawyer here in Jacksonville.

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AGG ASSAULT With a deadly weapon w/o intent to kill possibilities

I cannot agree with the earlier post that this would amount to an "aggravated battery". At worst it would be an aggravated assault. Simple threats without an unlawful touching can never amount to an aggravated battery. It's possible to have a misdemeanor assault filed instead. There are potential defenses to your situation. Contact a locat attorney here in Jacksonville who practices criminal law. www.lockettlaw.net

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Was threanten not to testify at brothers trial by his lawyer

Your brother's attorney should know this, if they don't already. Also, it was not clear from your email whether or not you were under an SAO subpoena, or your brother's lawyer's subpoena. If it was from the state, you must comply, unless the other lawyer has objected. But yes, the judge should know this if you were "scared" away from testifying for your brother.

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I was arrested 2 times when I used to be an exotic dancer. One was for being topless and the other was doing a lap dance.

You should check with FDLE, as they are the official keepers of your Florida criminal history file. This is a great place to start because many of the private companies that disseminate criminal histories to employers get their information from agencies such as the FDLE. Your charges are old, so I would encourage you to continue on with your attempts at getting licensed. I would agree that the analysis would be on a "case by case" basis. www.lockettlaw.net.

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