John Stephen Hager’s Answers

John has answered 67 questions

  • I have one dui arrest and it was dismised in court by the SAO. please read below...

    Asked by a user in Hollywood, FL - about 1 year ago.

    You were never convicted of a DUI in court because the charges were dismissed in Court. You should then have your charges expunged (removed from your record) if you have never been previously...

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  • Is there a statute maximum on DUI SENTENCING?

    Asked by a user in Jacksonville, FL - about 1 year ago.

    Florida Statute 316.193. go to www.flsenate.gov and scroll down to statutes, click on statutes and find 316.193 there

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  • Plea Bargain

    Asked by a user in Orlando, FL - about 1 year ago.

    The prosecutor can offer different pleas as many times as they want. There is no certain limit. I would certainly not take the first offer and would challenge the evidence and plea. Sounds like...

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  • What are the consequences of not paying your traffic ticket?

    Asked by a user in Tallahassee, FL - 10 months ago.

    If you do not pay the traffic ticket, your license may be suspended and then you will have to pay a lot more in late fees and reinstatement fees. The clerk may be able to arrange a payment plan.

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  • Who does acitizen of Florida contact to try to either petition to have criminal court proceedures changed or explained?

    Asked by a user in Tallahassee, FL - about 1 year ago.

    You may be able to contact the Florida Bar Criminal Procedure Rules Committe Chairman and they may be able to open up this issue for discussion with the committee members.

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  • Can my DUI case be dropped due to faulty procedures taken by police?

    Asked by a user in Miami, FL - 10 months ago.

    If the police have a procedure in place that they will videotape all DUI's, and they did not videotape yours, you may be able to file a Motion to Suppress field sobrety exercises.

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  • Can I get back into Pre trial diversion?

    Asked by a user in Englewood, FL - 12 months ago.

    Typically the judge will allow you a free pass on the first drug test, however, diversion is run by the State Attorney's Office and is a privilege, not a right.

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  • I was asked to be interviewed by a DCF woker at this time, do i have to comply or is it more right to not answer to them..

    Asked by a user in Palm Coast, FL - 12 months ago.

    You do not have to answer the questions from DCF because you have pending cases against you and could incriminate yourself in those cases. Hire an attorney to protect your rights.

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  • Posession of child porn

    Asked by a user in Miami, FL - about 1 year ago.

    The government would have to prove that a crime was committed and that you committed that crime. Your statement alone, without ay further evidence, would be able to be subject to a corpus delecti...

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  • What is going to happen?

    Asked by a user in Fort Myers, FL - 2 months ago.

    Your public defender should be able to review the discovery, all of the information that the State Attorney's Office plans to use against you, and be in a better position to mitigate the plea offer...

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