It sounds like you are on probation and a condition of your probation is to pay the court fines and costs. In order to be violated on probation,...

Is it possible to receive Post-Conviction Relief after pleading no contest to a charge?

I assume by "post-conviction relief", you mean can you withdraw your plea. There are certain circumstances where someone can attempt to withdraw a...

What happens when probation before judgement after DUI is violated?

When you are placed on probation, you are subject to many restrictions. There are standard conditions of probation and special conditions. The...

Do I need a criminal defense attorney if I have been charged with simple assault?

You need to consult with a criminal defense lawyer in your area. I am an attorney in Jacksonville, Florida, but laws in different states are...

My daughter is being held in jail for failing a drug test without bond being set. can this happen?

Is your daughter on probation for the drug charge? If so, she can be violated for testing positive for drugs. The state attorney has to prove...

Will this med make me have a dirty ua

I am a criminal defense lawyer in Florida, but I assume drug tests are pretty uniform. Xanax will appear in drug screens as a benzodiazepine. ...

Can I still be charged?

Sounds like the police issued you a ticket for driving on a suspended license because you are a habitual offender. If that is true, you can fight...

Time off for good behavior in PA?

Every jail system has its own type of good and gain time system. I am a criminal lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida and the system in our county jail...

I was charged Retail Thief in 08. I pd the 180 fine, done the 4mnt court supervision. Is retail thief still visible on my record

I am a criminal defense lawyer in Florida, but the criminal laws in each state are similar. Were you adjudicated guilty or was adjudication...

Would I pass a back ground check from FDLE for a concealed firearms permitt?

What was the felony charge and what was the misdemeanor charge? Whether or not they will issue the permit depends on what the specific charges...