Whenyou petition to seal a FL arrest that is eligible, but the original charge was an in-eligible charge, does it seal all

I believe that your entire arrest history, regardless of the charges, are eligible for sealing as long as they arose out of the same episode or...

A person was charged with tresspassing and aggravated battery was placed in jail,

First of all, you mention your restraining order is "temporary" only. This indicates to me that a local judge here in Jacksonville will soon...

My record reflects an adjudication of guilt or delinquency. How can I erase this?

An adjudication for anything, anytime would render you ineligible for a sealing. You can move to vacate most pleas of guilty or no contest within...

I have a 2 degree misdeanor for accidentally sell alcohol to an under 21. Can I be deported?

The Supreme Court recently decided a case (Padilla v. Kentucky) that now requires criminal attorneys to immerse themselves in immigration law, so...

Is it possibily a good thing that a court date gets passed several times?

It's possible that it is a good sign, however there is really no way to be sure. The state attorney sometimes need several weeks to figure out how...

How quick is a speedy trial in florida?

On the Speedy Trial question, the state has 175 days to get a case tried. However, there are exceptions to this rule outlined in Florida's Rule of...

Here in Jacksonville, as well as the state, Judges have wide discretion on setting bond amounts. Absent a finding by an appellate court that the...

Arrested for petit theft and found out that I had a warrant for grand theft. This is my first offense what can I possibly expect

Although it appears that they are separate incidents, it may be possible for your lawyer to work both of them out concurrently so that you are not...

My husband had a 1st offense dui 9 years ago never got in trouble again, now wants to know if he should apply for citizenship?

Post this question under "Immigration" law. Although the charge was DUI, DUI lawyers will not be the group of attorneys you will want to turn to...

If I have a capias issued in my name, how can I get it removed if all the fines were paid for worthless check charges.

Many judges here in Jacksonville will entertain a motion to set the capias aside. That will relieve you of the necessity of getting booked into...