X person was accused of assault, charged public defender said best option would be to plea no contest.

1) Public defenders are "real attorneys." However, citizens often think less of them because they volunteer their services for less than retained...

Possible early probation dismissal?

If you keep doing everything the judge asked, it is possible. If you don't, it isn't. Seems like your question is pointless, and all you can do...

You cannot volunteer for jury duty. You are selected from government records (voter rolls, property owner tax lists, etc.) So, if you want to be...

You've got a conditional dismissal - that means a charge you are guilty of will be dismissed if you do what the court asked of you. That was 1 year...

State attorney asked for Rehab instead of Prison time, fiancé does not have insurance can't pay out of pocket.

A Florida attorney, preferably the one who has been negotiating the plea deal, can answer your boyfriend's question. He doesn't have to do rehab at...

What can we do when district judge denies motion for review of release?

Either pay the bond or stay in jail until the first of June. Not what you wanted to hear, but that's the next step.

Can a defendant awaiting a sentencing in custody of us marshal be released on bond or with electronic monitoring

"Can" is a worthless question. You "can" win the lottery. The probability? Not so high. What is the probability for your 50 year old defendant?...

Your friend is a witness. The state is the one prosecuting you, and they may go forward with the prosecution regardless of what your friend...

I am 17 years old, and will be 18 on February 20, 2015. I am on Juvenile probation.

Legally, you are required to comply with all of your probation conditions. The little things they keep finding are things you did wrong,...

How do I go about getting a minor misdemeanor for marijuana possesion in 2004 sealed in Jacksonville florida

By using Toledo, OH, as your address, your question will come to the attention of attorneys in and around Ohio first. Perhaps listing the...

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