In Florida can a first time offender be sentanced to unsupervised/administrative probation?

Yes, you request it through counsel and it's up to the judge or in some cases your attorney would attempt to reach a negotiated sentence in advance...

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How long can someone be held without being charged

Up to 33 days with a possibility if good cause can be shown Byrne State up to forty.

What can a wife be charged with if hiding with husband who has a felony warrant and she has her young children with her?

It is very unlikely the wife would be charged with anything under these circumstances. However if her children are being endangered there is a...

When a search warrant is issued does the judge or courts have an exact time and day the warrant was signed?

The date is easy the exact time of day takes some extrapolation. It sounds like the first SW was replaced. If the first warrant was served start...

What happens in court for retail theft?

Mr Riordans advise is right on point. Take advantage of his offer to consult and call him. He knows what he's doing.

How does a Felony (Grand Theft) affect applying to grad school?

If you haven't already had your record sealed you won't be able to expunge your record. As to grad school etc you'd need to speak with the...

I have a petit theft charge that was dismissed, I checked the fdle site and it said no record found why is this?

It should be showing. If it happened in Florida and its not on the FDLE I doubt it's made it to the NCIC/FBI. Did you pay FDLE for the search? Or...

How could somebody go about getting a probono lawyer

Request a public defender if indigent.

Does A person have to go to court to be sentenced for their charges

It's possible for a person that enters apnea can be sentenced in abstencia. If the charge is a felony the defendant must be present.

I am a first time offender. Can I get my Grand Theft reduced to a Petty Theft, although my case is finished w/ my attorney?

It's probably way too late to change your conviction. You might have grounds for post conviction relief but much more info would have to be...