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What usually happens is a pretrial hearing in a personal injury case

You should refer any specific questions to your attorney if you are involved in litigation. In Florida, a pretrial conference is scheduled approximately 30 days prior to trial to determine whether the case is actually going to trial, the other cases which might be triedahead of your case,to discuss any lingering discovery issues, the handling of evidence at trial and a narrowing of the issues to be tried, if possible. Good Luck, Robert E. Heyman, Esq.

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I had a slip and fall at a Dollar Tree Store.I sustained a traumatic knee injury.What's it worth to sue? I have nerve damage.

I am sorry to hear of your injuries. I cannot add much to the previous advice, but can tell you from experience trying similar cases as both a defense and plaintiff's attorney, these cases hinge on liability more often than damages, meaning that the mere fact that you fell and sustained injuries is only part of the case. More important is the determination whether the store was liable. You should also be advised that Florida law was recently changed to favor the store owner as to the burden...

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I am 18 and my girlfriend is 17. Is is legal for us to have sex or not?

The age of "consent" in Florida is 16 yrs under most circumstances per Florida Statute 800.04. The exception is where the adult is 24 yrs of age or older. If so, then sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years old is a 2nd degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison per Florida Statute 794.05. You and/or your girlfriend do not appear to be committing a crime, but please be responsible.

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Different judge?

Sounds like you were sentenced by Judge Ley in Division T to probation as a result of a negotiated plea with the State. If that is the case, the State will usually tell the Judge that they want to hold you to the deal which was originally struck. This will continue to be the State's position regardless of how much of your probation you have completed. Division Q is run by Judge Quesada. That Division is usually reserved for violations of probation....while a subsequent judge may rule the...

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My boyfriend was charged with doctor shopping and trafficking.

The Pinellas State Attorney's office is aggressive with doctor shopping cases for sure, but usually crack down harder on people who sell the meds that they receive as a result of doctor shopping. If your boyfriend is truly addicted, his case has a chance to be resolved for less than a trafficking charge and the mandatory minimum prison term it carries. I have had some success presenting clients who obtained trafficking amounts but for their personal use only and received significant...

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Should my friend plead guilty to get it over with?

Your friend needs to contact a local experienced criminal defense attorney ASAP. Doing nothing is the worst thing he can do. While fingerprints always seem to solve cases on television's CSI programs, that's not the case in real life. Your friend will get no "bonus points" for turning himself in and confessing to the police. He needs to discuss all the potential evidence the police may have, and if an arrest is imminent, contact the prosecutor to attempt to work out an agreement regarding...

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I need to know what these updates mean.

All of these terms apply to issues following a failure to appear and a forfieture of the bond. Basically it looks like 1. the Judge forfeited the bond when the defendant FTA'd; 2. then the defendant was captured or voluntarily came back to court; 3. the bond forfeiture was set aside and the bondsman was relieved from any obligation to pay the full bond amount. Robert E. Heyman, Esq

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Drivers license revocation as a result of a personal injury judgement

Your license will be suspended if you do not satisfy any judgment for damages, either property damage or personal injury. As stated previously, you must have had some property damage coverage which is mandatory in Florida. Your insurance company should pay up to the policy limits for damage to the vehicle.They should obtain a release for you from any further proberty damage claims in return. You will need that to keep your license to drive. Regarding personal injury claims, I highly doubt...

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Is Florida's sentence for murder extremely severe?

Murder is an severe crime, wouldn't you say ???? I would suggest NEVER comparing the way things are in California to other states. Robert E. Heyman, Esq

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Confused Judge?

Sounds like both you and the Judgewere confused at the hearing...typically if you have completed 1/2 of your probation without incident, the court will terminate probation. I file these motions all the time in Clearwater. Give me a call if you want to discuss further. Robert E. Heyman, Esq

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