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How can I help get my boyfriends aggravated assault charges dropped?

Both of the previous attorneys are correct. In Pasco county the state attorney takes this type of case very seriously and just because a victim wants to drop charges they often do not. I would not wait and see what they are going to do, you should contact an attorney sooner rather than later for you best opportunity of getting the state not to file official charges.

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Is it possible to get community control for a felon posessing a gun instead of going to prison? This would be his 2nd felony.

Felon in possession of a firearm carries a 3 year minimum prison sentence by law. It is not completely out of the question that he could get some other sentence. This could occur If the state agrees to change the charge or if he was not in actual possession (not on his person) it may be possible. It will probably be difficult however.

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Reducing a drug charge 11 years later?

Both of the previous attorneys are correct. I am still not clear on whether the marijuana arrest was at the same time as the LSD. If it did there may be a slight chance of unsealing and resealing all charges. Time lapse may be a barrier.

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Can my son get off the Sexual Offender Registry?

If he received Pretrial intervention I am surprised he is on the sex offender web site. Also, depending on the age of the alleged victim and the relationship, it may be possible to remove a sex offender label pursuant to the 'Romeo and Juliet' statute. If he received PTI he should not have a conviction for a sex offense. I would need more information to get you the correct answer.

In florida is a trafficking conviction with adjudication and automatic denial for having a record sealed or expunged?

He is correct. An adjudication on any criminal charge prevents a sealing or expunction.

How do i go about getting her out of jail ASAP? Also, Is there a way to punish her PO for what he has done?

It is difficult to answer your question without having some more information such as what charges she was on probation for and how long her period of probation was to be, and how long she has been on the probation. If she was close to the end of her probationary period the P.O. may have felt he or she had to violate her for non payment of restitution because the probation period was about to expire. That may be why the P.O. said he or she would let the Judge know about your financials. You...

Isnt grand theft retail 500.00 or more?

Grand theft is anything of value of $300.00 or more or certain specific items such as a vehicle or firearm.

My boyfriend is in jail, and I was wondering how much time he will get for his charges.

The charges you indicated may also carry a three year minimum mandatory on the Felon in possession depending on the facts of your boyfriend's case. I assume he has an attorney, you should ask him or her if any discussions have taken place on the case. The time depends also on the prosecutor and the Judge assigned.

Will I get jail time or have to show in florida court if I have paid my fines on a vop?

Depending on your past record and the facts of the criminal mischief you may be able to get the warrant lifted and not return to Florida. Usually the state requires that a person return to answer for a warrant, however, on some occasions they have accepted a fine long distance to resolve the warrant. Each case is different and an attorney would have to get involved.

My minor son was charged with postion of alcholic beverage. Will he have a record for the rest of his life?

Some juvenile records self seal at age 24 or 26. This may be one of them. You can also apply to get it sealed once the case is over. Both of these options depend on whether he recieved a withhold of adjudication and whether he has ever been adjudicated delinquent on any other charge. Even if a record is sealed there are certain exceptions that allow specific instances where the record can be accessed. Once you do a sealing, there can be no sealing of any future charges, even as an adult....