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Yes, you can be charged with a battery. It does not have to be a violent touch, just one that is unconsented to by the victim. If it is your first battery charge, it will be a first degree misdemeanor. Contact an attorney immediately to begin preparing your defense.
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What a witness says is not under oath, but if it is included an affidavit then the author swearing the facts in the affidavit, meaning that the officer is swearing that the witness made the statement, not that the statement is true. Sometimes non law enforcement witnesses do write sworn statements, and the witness would swear to the truth of the written statement. Contact attorney to discuss the credibility of the witness statements in your case.
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It means it is a third degree felony, and they will likely have a bond unless they have failed to appear in court.
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More information is needed, but this case possibly falls into Florida's 10-20-life gun law. If so, he faces a minimum of 10 years. With these charges he is facing a maximum of life in prison, but given his age, such a sentence could be considered unconstitutional.
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You need to fill out an affidavit of insolvency/ indigency. You can do this at arraignment if you have not previously done so.
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Contact your attorney, they may be able to waive your appearance.
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You are not a convicted felon given the information you provided. However, read the question carefully, as it may also include withholds of adjudication. You should contact an attorney to see if you are eligible to have your record sealed. Contact our firm in Clearwater for a free consultation.
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Yes, and I would advise him to talk to an attorney as soon as possible and talk to no one about the case.
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The individual will likely be charged with a violation of probation. The individual will not automatically be violated, but they should contact an attorney immediately.
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If he is in jail and does not bond out or is otherwise released, then he will be brought to court from the jail. Contact his attorney and sheriff's office to take proper court clothes for him to wear for trial.
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