Does it HAVE to receive an Adjudication of guilt/

A "simple" Child Abuse (non aggravated) is an F3, which is one of the criteria involved. The next is to examine the statute involving a court's...

The probation officer here in Jacksonville may get word of the charge, and if they do, they are obligated to send the judge a violation report. The...

Violation of probation( misdemeneor)

Yes it most definitely would matter. As long as the violation was only technical in nature (as opposed to substantive), then obtaining a favorable...

What happens if the arresting officer does not show up for the 1st hearing for two felony charges in Jax, Fl?

When you say "first hearing", I would need to know more. If you are simply referring to the arraignment date, then the police witnesses are never...

Petty theft court date

This initial court date is referred to as the arraignment. I am puzzled why they did not diverty your case though. Often times first time PT...

Do you think this charge could be dropped?

The sale charges likely won't be dropped since there is "some" evidence of an unlawful sale. However, the trafficking charges may be a bit less...

How Many times can The State change felony charges on a person before the speedy trial time period runs out?

The driver could be charged under a principal theory if they believe the driver was somehow involved. However this could be difficult to prove....

Charged with Grand theft under 10K, his word against mine. Should I hire an attorney?

You should not try and handle it on your own. Unless you are deemed to be indigent by a judge, you will not be eligible for the Public Defender....

Trespass in structure or conveyance (armed w dangerous weapon)

Since he is an "xcon", there may be a guideline sentence that he must serve if convicted. The lying witness can be discredited with the proper...

You are correct. Receiving a withhold of adjudication versus an adjudication is the preferable way of resolving a case. Just because you feel you...