How long are records and videos keep in criminal cases in Florida

There are many factors that can affect whether records and videos are kept. If you are asking about an open case or a pending charge, and discovery...

It depends on your prior record. Possession of Cocaine is a 3rd Degree Felony punishable by 0-5 years in prison. Depending on your record, you may...

Modifying probation question. Grand Theft, 3rd degree, statue 812.014.2C3

Violations of probation must be willful AND substantial according to the law. Based on what you wrote, you may be able to have the balance of your...

After motions are filed how long does it take for the judge to set hearing dates for the ones approved for a hearing?

Because there are no Constitutional time limits for those motions, it will be heard when the Court can hear the motion. It should be noted, that...

My son was served with warrant for failure to appear on a first offense burglary which he was ROR'd on. What happens now/

A no-bond capias (warrant) was likely issued. He needs to check with the clerk to find out when his next court date is scheduled. That is his...

My husband and I were on our way back to Florida from a 15 hr trip 2 MD. We have 4 children all of which had on their seatbelt.

The law says that, "(c) “Restrained by a safety belt” means being restricted by an appropriately adjusted safety belt which is properly fastened at...

Can my son get charged for aggravated Battery just for defending himself when the other student hit him first.

All of the other answers are great, but here is a tip. Make sure you hire someone who has handled Juvenile cases and is familiar with the Rules of...