I have only one d u i is this considered a 1st degree misdemeanor

DUI is a first degree misdemeanor and, by statute, it cannot be sealed of expunged from your record. In the future you will have to take care to...

Represent myself?

1. Don't plead to anything until you are sure what it means and what your options are. 2. The prosecutor usually offers pre-trial diversion to...

Any time you violate probation, you are exposed to the remaining time on the maximum sentence for the underlying offense, which in this case sounds...

Is rick scott a criminal?

The answer depends upon your definition of the word "criminal."

If a florida defendant lost gun rights due to conviction, what rights does spouse have?

A person who is a convicted felon, and has thus lost their "gun rights," must not violate Fla. Statute 790.23 which states, in pertinent part: "It...

If a florida defendant lost gun rights due to conviction, what rights does spouse have?

The possession statute speaks of custody and control, so the spouse would need to keep custody and control of the firearm to the extent that the...

What can happen when charged with dealing in stolen property and trafficking stolen items

The legal standard is that you either knew or should have known that the items were stolen. Depending on the facts of the case, this can work...

No record of misdemeanor citation

I know you won't like the idea of adding to the expense of this incident, but a lawyer can most likely get the whole thing straightened out on your...

Does my previous charge show up on my record?

Your question does not contain a logical sequence of events. For instance, judges cannot drop charges. If charges are dropped there are no court...

Contact an attorney who specializes in defending health professionals against substance abuse and criminal charges. There are rules and policies...