Can my friend get a new attorney for his case and get refunded for inadequate representation ?

A criminally accused may, at any time, fire or hire legal representation. The catch is that doesn;t mean the judge has to allow for a continuance...

What are the charges for missing a pre trial hearing?

There absolutely is a charge that can be filed whether your charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. Florida Statute 843.15 makes it a crime in...

Can the state still hold you after 40 days ?

There are two mechanisms i can think of. The State may show, regarding an especially violent or high level offense that the proof is evident and...

Evicted tenant wrote vulgar and threatening graffiti and nazi symbols all over walls. Criminal? Hate crime?

Your answer depends on which party was the rightful possessor of the property at the time of the graffiti. If your old tenant was evicted at the...

That answer is up to the court. You may be required to travel back to Florida, for example, if you owe restitution but have been unable to pay it....

WWhat to do when my pobli defender keeps lying and forgeting me and keeps offering pretrial devertion afther i clearly stated no

The law is a place of avenues, not desires. Your choices of attorney: 1. Hire one. 2. Have one appointed by the court. If you believe that...

There is no way to answer your question with the information provided so let me give you some general information. As I'm sure you have become...

When one party in joint ownership of a property wants to sell and the other doesn't, what is the process for forcing a sale?

I want to make it incredibly clear I practice primarily criminal law. What you are dealing with is a Joint tenancy in the state of Florida. It...

Hi my brother is locked up for numours charges

No one can answer that question without more facts. The reality is that if the public defender is pushing back the court date, either: 1. The...

I’m assuming you’re talking about a Pretrial case since you’re referencing bond conditions. If the defendant is over 18 and the victim is under...