Co defendant

In Jacksonville, when two people are arrested at the same time and place, they will be in front of the same judge in the same division. Depending...

If an investigator threatens to arrest me if I dont confess and tells me NOT to talk to my lawyer, is that violating my rights?

Is the investigator a police officer or an investigator from the state attorney's office? No matter who the investigator is, do not talk to him. ...

Need some help dealing with a public defender

There are some great public defenders. The problem is there case loads are so large it is hard to give each case the attention it needs. I would...

Are Duval County, FL, courts fair?

If you are arrested in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, there are several factors that contribute to your possible sentence. Were you arrested...

Under Florida criminal procedure what is the process for clearing an outstand warrant

You can go to the judge's office yourself, but you will probably be arrested on the outstanding warrant if you do that. You should contact your...

What is the min and max sentance for failure to appear and grand theft 3rd degree?

Grand theft is a third degree felony punishable for up to 5 years in prison. Even though you or a loved one failed to appear, the prosecutor still...

When said person has been VOP, due to a failed Drug Testing, and has been voilated, are the original charges being concerned?

If someone is arrested for a violation of probation, the violation has to be "willful and substantial". The prosecutor will have to prove that...

If a person just got on probation and violate within amonth and three days will this person case be reopen and will they go to

If someone is on probation for a felony and and are found in violation of their probation, the judge can sentence them to as much time as they were...

Grand theft is a third degree felony in Florida punishable for up to 5 years in prison. The prosecutor has to prove that your friend either...

I was arrested for giving the police a false name i pleaded not guilty and was released on a $100 bail.

Giving the police a false name is a first degree misdemeanor punishable for up to a year in jail. You should consult with a criminal defense...