You are not able to drop charges against a person. Whether or not charges are filed or dropped is solely up to the State Attorney's Office. ...

Being honest with your probation officer, and telling her your situation prior to it happening, is the best thing to do. Once you explain your...

Do speeding tickets that were clocked by Radar Gun get challenged due to their accuracy of +/- 1 MPH?

If you would like to challenge the ticket you received, you should contact a local attorney who handles traffic citations to assist you in this...

Aggravated assault

A prosecutor will investigate the cases and make a decision as to what, if any, charges should be filed. A local criminal defense attorney could...

Having 4 co-ds but 1out of the 4 can be sent home on credit time served?

This is a very difficult question to answer. Without knowing the facts of the case, the history of the defendants, or the prosecutor, it is nearly...

My boyfriend is being charged with possession of a controlled substance for my drugs he was not aware of in my car

I agree with Mr. Ferguson. Your boyfriend may have arguments as to whether or not he possessed the illicit items; however, hiring a local attorney...

Can they a proof by camera image I was stealing

Without seeing any paperwork or the video, it is impossible to say if the State has enough evidence to prove you committed a crime. The State...

Will a felony to a misdemeanor appear in my record if it is over 20 years. The charge was Battery on a Law enforcement officer.

Without having all of the facts, and assuming you were an adult at the time, it will likely still be on your record. To avoid this in the future,...

What is the minimum sentence in Florida for Burglary/with assault or battery with no priors?

In felony cases, there is something called a scoresheet. The scoresheet will indicate what the lowest permissible sentence is for your brother's...

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How long those the state have file formal charges?

In Florida, the State has 175 days to file a felony charge against you and 90 days to file a misdemeanor, prior to your right to speedy trial time...