A family member is being charged with larceny. We believe she took around 10,000. from her employers. What can she expect.

In my opinion, everyone's goal in these cases is usually to make the victim whole. Therefore, the key is making restitution, or at least being...

The answer above is correct. Many courts simply turn the restitution amount into a civil judgment which then becomes a lien against you by the...

Wrong place at the wrong time

The circumstances of the arrest are a bit vague, but I will try to answer the best I can. Often the police just arrest everyone when one or two...

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Can I appeal my case?

My answer above should have said 30 days to appeal an illegal sentence, not 230 days.

Can I appeal my case?

In general, when you plead guilty to a charge, you waive the right to appeal the conviction. The judge goes through a lengthy process where he...

In need of an Pro Bono Attorney in SW Florida...

I agree with the answer above: go with the public defender, at least for now. Many public defenders truly have their heart in the work they do. ...

Defending a ticket for driving on suspended license

Your legal rights are that you are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. That means you will have to contest the charge and...

How can we get a state attorney to represent my brother in a murder case he hasn't been appointed an attorney?

The two answers above are correct. I would add this: Know that jail phone calls are recorded and can be used against you. Know that cell mates...

What should I do if I am being charged with dealing in stolen property, but there is no proof that I knew it was stolen?

The statute and the charging document read that you did endeavor to traffic in property that you knew, or should have known, was stolen. Whether...

We are in forclosure and just receive the hearing notice,we have to be present that day in court?

To preserve your rights, you should always attend or send a representative to any noticed hearing on your case. From your question I cannot tell...