Can an 11 yr. old be prosecuted for violating Florida 836.10 - making threat to kill or injure in an online chat room ?

An officer can detain and/or charge a juvenile with most any crime, regardless of the child's age. All the officer needs is probable cause to...

Need information to File Appeal for Felony Plea offer - Less than 30 days.

Your questions raises several red flags for any attorney offering advice on your particular situation, in my view. Protesting about representation...

A full answer requires all the facts. You infer the VOP is just about money. You can certainly help by paying the amount in full before his court...

I've been charged with a battery against a medical professional. And now my p.d wants me to have a psychological evaluation.

Assistant Public Defenders are attorneys, educated and licensed by the same regulatory board as private attorneys. Each attorney should be judged...

Second violation of probation (charges: 1 sale and 2 minor charges/adjudication withheld) missed court date in error.

you have four options: Call the Judicial Assistant and request a court date; Hire an attorney to try to obtain a court date; Turn yourself in,...

When a state judge sentences someone to consecutive terms do they actually have to speak it during the proceedings.

The question can produce a complex answer, and since you say a state judge but place the question in federal crime category, it only adds to the...

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The best source for the elements requiring proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the standard jury instructions. That said, you would need to know...

How do I find out if " adjudication was withheld" in my case?

As mentioned, there is no withhold for a federal charge. However, if you were charged by the state of Florida, you can check with the clerk of...

Is an expungement possible for a use of a communication device (telephone) to commit a controlled substance act conviction

There is no statutory barrier to having this charge sealed or expunged. However, there are many more particular, case specific parameters that...

Will my sealed record be disseminated to my potential employer due to an FBI background check?

A sealed record is one of restricted access. The statutes that govern the sealing of records also indicate exceptions. The most obvious of these...

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