My daughter was 19 and got a underage drinking and driving ticket will is go away?

I am speculating here, but it sounds like she was charged under Florida Statute 322.2616. Violating this statute isn't a traffic citation or a...

Two papers, two different dates?

The easiest thing to do is call the Clerk of Court's office and ask when your court date is. Your notice should have a case number that you can...

My sister was arrested in Broward County & has several priors two 3rddegree felonies that has been disposition and now she has a

It is difficult to say without knowing a lot more information. The good news is, unless there is something else pending that you haven't listed...

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So who qualifies for a public defender? Is it because the charges are so high in points-? I am a teacher and can not afford

In order to determine whether you qualify for the public defender, you must fill out a form with the clerk to determine whether you are indigent or...

Does state actors (court and SA) have a duty towards competency restoration for a defendant adjudicated incompetent to proceed?

Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.213 sets out the timelines for dismissing a case due to incompetence. The charge can't be held out there...

I SERVED A 2 YEAR PRISON SENTENCE WITH 2 YEAR PROBATION TO FOLLOW...I WANT TO FILE A EARLY TERMINATION AND HAVE A APPROVAL FROM

It matters what the sentence IS on the official judgment and sentence, not what the State Attorney thinks it SHOULD have been.The State Attorney's...

What is an Evidentiary Hearing?

An evidentiary hearing is a hearing before the judge where both sides are given a chance to present evidence and argument on an issue. The evidence...

Probation

You can usually modify terms of probation, but a motion has to be filed with the court that originally had jurisdiction over the case (if your...

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I think the real question you are asking is should I look into hiring a private attorney. As a former assistant public defender, I'll tell you the...