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A person gets arrested for the first timebut has 8 2nd and 3rd degree felony drug charges are they likely to get jail time

The person is certainly facing prison time. However, depending upon the facts, there may be ways, including some drug court programs, to resolve the cases without the imposition of jail time. The person should really seek the advice of an attorney without delay. Our office is in Tarpon Springs and we offer free consultations. Please feel free to use/pass that information along and contact us.

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I need to print out florida state laws on children ?

A family law attorney can best answer your question. You may also find some helpful information at http://www.flcourts.org/, which has self-help sections and forms dealing with family law.

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Retiring from a public school system; want to write a letter to my principal on issues;can he sue for slander ?

I believe you are asking whether you can be successfully sued for libel, which is a type of defamation claim. Slander refers only to verbal statements. Without understanding the specific facts of what you intend to write, it may be helpful for you to note that a successful libel claim involves any untrue statement(s), viewed by a third party, that causes damage to the person about whom the statement is written. The principal at your school and/or the issues you'd like to address may also be...

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I had a case open for a divorce back in 07, unbeknownst to me my lawyer was arrested and disbarred for taking clients money from

You should contact the Florida Bar at 850-561-5600. Its representatives may be able to provide you with useful information regarding the investigation into the practices of your former attorney and whether his/her actions impacted you. If so, the FL Bar also provides a referral service, which you may want to use to locate an attorney in your area that handles civil suits against attorneys.

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What's likely sentence for unlawful use of food stamp card?

Depending upon how she is charged and the facts of the case, she could face either a 1st degree misdemeanor if the value of the items bought with food stamps was less than $200 or a 3rd degree felony if the value was $200 or more. She also faces a potential violation of probation. First deree misdemeanors are generally punishable by up to 1 year in the county jail, while third degree felonies are punishable by up to 5 years in state prison. To receive more accurate and case-specific...

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I got served for default

The frustration you may be feeling is understandable. Generally, your attempts at loan modification will not automatically stall a foreclosure action. Therefore, you should not just ignore the law suit. You should contact an attorney who handles foreclosure actions and matters relating to loan modification without delay to determine your best course of action. If you don't know how to locate an attorney who handles these matters, you should call the FL Bar Referral Service at 1-800-342-8011...

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Does Florida have a "day in seven" law?

No. Florida law does not require that you take a day off every week.

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I received a summons and I need to respond in 20 days. How do I respond? is there a form I can use? I cannot afford a lawyer

First, don't ignore the law suit. If you cannot afford an attorney and are unable to at least consult with an attorney who handles creditors' rights, then do your best at responding using short, clear sentences. You may also add information that you have been attempting to resolve the matter through debt settlement. This is very general advice -- most importantly not to ignore the complaint --- that is why I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney to address your specific...

Whats the procedure for FL traffic court appearance for driving w/o license and DUI?

Both the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Court have their own procedures. You will only have 10 days from the date you were charged to challenge the DUI with the DMV. Your next court date will likely be an "arraigment" where the Court will present the charges agains you, and you have the opportunity to plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest. Before you enter ANY plea and if you don't already have a private attorney, you will be assigned a public defender if you qualify. If you...

Probation transfer?

Possibly, and you should direct your question to your attorney who will be able to more specifically answer your question as it relates to your particular situation.