What are the penalties in a Criminal case for an arrest made without a warrant?

The general rule is that in order to arrest someone in his/her home, the police must have an arrest warrant. There are times however, when a...

The problem that you may face is getting the officer to admit that he lied to you. Second, officers are able to lie to suspects, believe it or...

My daughter was convicted of a dwi. She got a interlock system put into her car for one year. Three months in.

You should seek out an attorney who practices in this area. I'm assuming that at this stage, your daughter has a public defender since most judges...

How Florida deals with out of state revocation of privilege if it is not for DUI or DWI but for 3 speeds in 18 months?

I am going to concur with my colleagues and suggest that you repost this in the Florida forum. However, I do know that New York and Florida have...

What will the difference for hire a personal lawyer or have the assigned lawyer from the court.

You're only entitled to a public defender if you cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Both private lawyers and public defenders can often...

Should my case be dismissed as part of my right to a speedy trial?

I would say that because your lawyer is in the best position to know what's best for you, you should listen to him. I always wait as long as...

What would happen if someone was found not guilty of a murder, and then right afterwards started bragging about how they did it?

Double Jeopardy protection prevents the State from prosecuting them again for the same crime. However, if the Feds somehow could demonstrate...

Bail jumping fine or penalty after 90 days

You should speak with an experienced attorney, appear at 99 Main Street, Room 160, Monday-Friday, before 11:15 am, have the warrant vacated and the...

Should I hire a lawyer or go with a public defender for DAT second offense 140.15

You're charged with an A Misdemeanor which could end up as a permanent criminal conviction if not handled properly. While many public defenders...

Are my chances of beating a dui better the older the case is??

Generally speaking, the older the case, the more difficult it is for the prosecution to go forward. As you stated, many officers retire and...