The question "How much time" is putting the horse waaaaay before the cart given the brief facts you relate. Long before a jail sentence is...

It would definitely be a wise idea for you to hire an attorney to represent your interests in this criminal prosecution against you. You should be...

Do you have to go before a judge to get charged before you 40th day?

As others have said, the answer to your question is 'no." I write to add that even though your son may not have been charged, without him being...

In order for it to "go to court," here's what needs to happen: Your former-employer will call the police and ask they make a report for...

I was made to sign a random drug test slip and if i refused to sign or be tested i will be fired, is that legal?

Employees have very limited rights in Florida. A company can impose many restrictions and requirements on employees and there's nothing much you...

Cited for driving with no license. No priors never been in trouble. Just have to set court date within 30 days.

You should not be in any trouble over this incident. Your BF however, needs legal help with this license charge, most likely. If he simply...

Arrested today for grand theft for removing items from a recently dead man's apartment at the landlord's request. What now?

If you have no idea how to proceed, then you should do some research on sites like this and others, and then you need to discuss your case with...

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Can a burgary charge be drop to trespressing?

Yes, a burglary charge can be lowered to a trespass charge, at the discretion of the prosecutor or after a hearing or trial if the finder of fact...

Were my rights violated

Your rights were probably not violated by the encounter you describe, though it was extremely unpleasant and likely unnecessary. Police do not...

Officer pulled me over and seen marijuana shake on my wallet .. floorboards and found a mini roach .. gave me notice to appear..

What I think will happen is not the issue - it's what i think we can make happen that is important. Simply pleading no content means you won't...