In Florida when an individual is arrested, the law requires they be brought before a judge within 24 hours. This hearing is typically referred to...

Can the state attorney force you to place criminal charges against someone if you do not want to

Technically an Individual does not have the power to decide whether or not to press criminal charges against someone. In some instances, The...

License taken for alledged dui went before a review board with dmv. Was turned down. It is now more then 10 days.

This question is impossible to answer without additional facts. You indicate that you went before a review board, but did not indicate whether you...

If already convicted for misdemeanor dui and on probation, can you be reconvicted of more serious charge after record revealed?

I agree with Mr. Blecher. It is the State Attorney's responsibility to make a proper inquiry into your prior criminal history and charge you...

There should not be any court fees associated with a modification of probation. Additionally, you have the right to move for the modification even...

Son is going to be arrested for a 3rd degree felony - Theft.. He just got out in February.. for 2 felony 3rd degree theft charge

Your son needs private counsel as quickly as possible. His is facing serious consequences related to not only the new theft charge, but the...

This is a difficult question to answer without additional facts. It could be that the Judge presiding over the case provided for the disposition...

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If I did jail time for trafficc citations do I still have to pay court costs

As the other lawyers who responded have mentioned, "court costs" are separate and distinct from "fines". Court costs are statutorily required and...

Is there anything I can do to get a driving work permit during my DUI 6 mo suspension I just need it for day time work

Mr. Dillingham is correct. In Florida, according to administrative rules promulgated by the DHSMV, there are no hardship or business purposes only...

Even a person arrested for a first offense DUI that doesn't involve a high blood alcohol content or an accident is subject to potential jail time. ...