What kind of sentence would he face?

For starters, I'm hoping that an attorney has either been retained or been appointed to represent your boyfriend. Anytime there is a battery...

Adjudication of guilt withheld (FLORIDA)

Unfortunately, the charge of child abuse, even with adjudication of guilt being withheld, is one of the disqualifying offenses for...

Should you wait for arraignment to plead not guilty or push the speedy trial?

There are many factors to consider in determining if you should waive speedy trial in the case. An attorney would need to evaluate all the...

My husband has a co defendant in a case. The state has filed charges against the co defendant but not my husband. Why is this?

When someone is arrested, the case is sent to the State Attorney's Office in order for a filing decision to be made. The State Attorney then...

While still having a very large problem with the State being able to change someones...

I concur with Ms. Gapske's answer to your question. The State Attorney's Office is ultimately the agency responsible for filing formal charges in...

Is it possible to have my No Contest plea overturned or appealed?

One of the main options I would tell you to consider is attempting to have your record sealed. Barring any other issues with the outcome of your...

Neighbor was arrested for burglary and grand theft. Found with goods in his possession. What is likely sentence

Burglary to a dwelling is a second degree felony which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Grand Theft is a third degree felony which is...

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Do i have to seal my record first for 10yrs before i can have it expunged ?

Yes, in order to have the record expunged, it must be sealed for 10 years prior to being allowed expunged. However, you can have an attorney...

I violated in my last month because of $180 i paid $450 plus all my fines and court cost i have court date will i go to jail on

Normally, when the only basis for a violation is monetary, you will not be looking at jail time. Assuming you have completed all other terms and...

What will happen to a person that is accused of grand theft of 6,000.00 from their bank, but the bank made the mistake .

Unfortunately, theft is considered the taking of property for which you are not entitled to have. In this case, even though the bank made the...