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How to get a clemency or a hardship for a prisoner in florida

There a lot of questions that need to be asked in order for a lawyer to give you an informed answer, such as the type of charge, when was he sentenced, do you mean prison, or county jail, how much of the sentence is left, what has occurred since his confinement, have all appeal remedies been taken? please call my office for a free consulatation. 727 344 5511

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Is it mandatory for a defendant to physically be at their felony Arraignment Hearing if they're represented by private attorney?

Unless judge speciifes which is very unlikly, if you are represntred by a lawyer you do not need to be at your arraingment.

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Had a accident with dui they took blood,and ket me go,did damage to car and left the seen of the crime and was caught have not g

The petit theft charge has no effect on an unrelated leaving of the scene charge.

Had a accident with dui they took blood,and ket me go,did damage to car and left the seen of the crime and was caught have not g

The petit theft charg has no affect on an unrelated leaving of the scene charge.

My son was cited for using an altered ID at a restaurant/lounge. He has to appear before the traffic court.

he should never represent himself in court. Should he have the inabilty to pay he should ask for a public defender

Is it ilegal in Floida to send pornograhic images via text messaging?

No, to a degree. Assuming your an adult, and this was adult pornagraphy. Continued unwanted material or continued phone calls would constitute other potential charges, but one time adult pornography is not illegal in my view.

What are the minimum and maximum sentence for being charged with aggrivated assault with a deadly weapon

The answers above are correct, any further questions if you are not represented by an attorney, please call me

I was given a pti for a posesion of pot less than 5grms this is my first offence ever and im in my mid 40s what will happen 2 me

Sometimes you are better off getting your lawyer to get just a fine and a withold. PTI often includes a 3-6 month probationary term and drug testing etc maybe community service. In clearwater they dont distinguish between post pti and post withold-both can be sealed off your record, so I personally dont reccomend pti for a misdemeanor in pinellas, any questions call me at 727 344 5511

How can i find out how many criminal points i have

I agree with Mr. Bodiford. Checking your points is critical, however if your vop is based on a technical on not on a new charge, remember the judge has total discretion and you dont need departure reason ( there are a few exceptions-such as a violent offender of special concern for example). I just fineshe a cse where my client scored 13 .7 years and tested positve for marijuana, the Court simply reinstated my client. If it is based on new charge then the points will be based on the new...

Can I clear my driving points on my record and if so how???

no