What is the legitimate "public interest" in the publishing of mugshots of people who are arrested?

This is a good question. It calls into question notions of transparency as a protection against government action, free speech, and the affect of...

How do you appeal a bad sentence?!?!?

A lot depends on how he received the sentence: did he plea up to the court and the judge sentenced him or did he have a trial and lose? If he...

Law class question.. Having difficulties with Acessory

Something to consider: there may not be a "right" answer to the questions you ask. Instead, you need to discuss the facts and law involved with...

As a Florida lawyer i am only vaguely aware of the super-speeder law, however, your question is of a more general nature. Laws are written by...

Is jail mandatory for leaving the scene of an accident in florida?

Jail is not mandatory but may be part of the State's initial offer to settle the case. A lot depends on your prior history. Whether jail is...

I have a friend that has been in prison for 15 years for first degree murder. H didnt commit the crime. He was the dealer.

Sentence reductions are tough. Was this the result of a trial or a plea bargain? Is there any new evidence that was unknown at the time of...

I have 8 mo. Pretrial Intervention Program.I was working in a company before it. I just lost my job. Will it affect my program?

Actively look for work by filling out applications, and document what applications you filled out. While you may not be penalized for losing your...

I live in Florida. I was arrested for a DUI September of 2010; I was placed on probation for 1 year. I completed all terms of my

Sounds like your probation will max out before you can complete all the imposed conditions, but if you complete first, you can then ask for early...

Can letters sent by/sent to an inmate be used against him?

YES!

Removing a Aggrevated Felonious Charge from record

In Florida you can petition the court to expunge or seal a record in some circumstances. You do not provide enough information for a definitive...