What is the difference between being detained and being arrested?

Detained means for a reasonable period of time to satisfy a legitimate law enforcement purpose based upon articulate evidence of crime or criminal...

How long in a murder/ arson case can a DA withhold evidence from the public defender even after a motion of discovery?

There are discovery rules requiring evidence to be shared and the rules set time frames but they are often not realized or enforced. Each side in...

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I spoke to the police, what can be done?

You have admitted to the crime twice - once to police and once on-line. You should probably stop doing that. The circumstances of you chat with...

We were not present for mortgage papers that were notarized, the bank lost the note and the new servicer wants to foreclose.

Fighting a foreclosure, particularly with a solid defense, can certainly improve your negotiating position. However, even seemingly small details...

Will a lawyer represent me in a hearing for a citation?

Yes, an attorney may appear on your behalf. There are other options than simply fighting the ticket which can be explained during a consult.

In taking plea or doing jail time? Can you try to go and get weekends?

My firm is located in Jacksonville. Weekend jail was permitted for many years, but has recently been discontinued. These rules are in a state of...

How can I get a warrant off me for something I didn't do

Contact an attorney to straighten this out for you without you having to speak to police unrepresented. A consult with all details explained would...

Is there a breach of trust in the state of Florida for inmates ???

Breach of trust is not a formal charge that I am aware of, unless it is specific to community control or work release programs, in which case it...

My fiance violated probation for domestic violence what happens now?

Your fiancé faces up to the maximum of the domestic battery charge only, 364 days, minus any time already spent under supervision. However, that...

My husband was on parole and hes been locked up a Lil over a month and he waived his rights why haven't anyone came to see him

If your husband is locked up, he must have been appointed counsel or otherwise waived right to counsel. If he waived right to counsel, then no one...