Aggravated assault is a serious charge and from the hypothetical you present it seems that could be charged. Up to five years in prison for the...

In jail in Duval cty for DSP & False Ver, sentenced 4mths. Violated pretrial interv. in Putnam cty for grd theft. Court in Oct.

I cannot comment on any probabilities, but you face, for any violation of probation, the full remaining possible time in jail or prison that your...

Who is best in Fl for violent criminal cases? Such as home invasion, kidnapping., carrying concealed firearm by convict... Etc.

All I can say is read the reviews on AVVO, plan some consultations, and read my Legal Guide on how to select a Criminal Defense Attorney. We offer...

Can felony theft be expunged?

From the facts you relate it does indeed sound as though this incident may be eligible to be expunged. Of course, a full review of the history of...

My daughter has a warrant for her arrest for a vop on misdemeanor probation.

You'll need to get her a court date one way or another. An attorney may be able to have a date entered on the court's calendar without your...

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In a case of battery would it be preferable for the criminal prosecution to come before or after the tort action?

Generally,the criminal prosecution would come first. Consider, the burden of proof to overcome in a criminal trial is beyond a reasonable doubt. ...

What will be the outcome of my case ?

First of all, do not post any further details or comments in regard to this incident. You need to be defended from prosecution and require the...

I gave a statement to police about a crime when I was very drunk.

As already stated, you need to be very careful about how you go forward. I say this mostly because I am not sure of the facts. Therefore, you...

The prosecutor in my son's case is being investigated for withholding discovery evidence should we write to the special investig

I agree that you should let your son's attorney handle this if at all possible. I would be interested to know the prosecutor's name. Please send...

If a convicted felon is driving a car and I am the passenger carrying a conciled weapon with a conciled weapons permit

A convicted felon cannot be in possession, or have care, custody or control over a weapon or ammunition. Therefore, if it is your weapon and you...