I was arrested for DUI and had arraignment, pre-trial is set...what to expect?

You should consider hiring an attorney. You have a lot of unanswered questions that a good attorney in your city can answer for you. If you do...

What's going to happen? I was caught shoplifting

You should talk to an attorney in the area. If you have never been in trouble before, you may be a good candidate for a diversion program/PTI. ...

What can I expect to happen after I receive my Certificate of Eligibility? (Expungement Question)

Every county is different, so ask your lawyer. In some counties, the order is signed in chambers. Depending on the charge, it may require a...

How.do I proceed with sexual assult case as victim?

This case will be turned over to the state attorney's office in the county that the crime occurred in. You may want to talk to the state attorney...

Normally, if you have not been convicted of a crime (adjudication was withheld), you can seal the record. You must otherwise be eligible for a...

I have been arrested 6X. 2 not filed and 4 nolle prossed. Do they count on a criminal punishment scorecard?

All you have are arrests, so they will not count against you on your scoresheet for a new arrest.

If you have an attorney but cannot pay for additional monies being asked of me can we get a public defender now?

Your grandson will need to sign an affidavit showing that he cannot afford an attorney. The court will review the affidavit and make a...

Today my probation officer told me I was off probation with charlotte county, fl.

I agree with Mr. De Groot. The question is confusing, because you are using the terms probation and pre trial intervention interchangeably. I...

I have to go to court for a first time offence for a juvenile petit theft misdemeanor what is the worst penalty I can get.

The worse case scenario is 60 days in jail if it is a 2nd degree misdemeanor and 1 year if it is a first degree. However, since you have never...

During Pretrail intervention can I get a new Lawyer to review my case and change terms of PTI?

If you finished all of the terms of your PTI, you may be able to close the case early. Once it is closed, you can hire an attorney to expunge your...