Different jurisdictions call court hearings different things. In Pensacola, a "pretrial" on an adult case is where the attorneys and the judge...

Do I need a lawyer to appeal a traffic court decision in Clay Co, FL?

You can represent yourself, but there's a saying: he who represents himself has a fool for a client. Appellate practice can be very difficult for...

My son was issued a ticket the officer asked to search his car he said no the officer did anyways is that legal without a warran

Possibly not, but the answer is going to be very fact-specific. There are numerous factors involved here, such as at what point did the LEO...

I have seven battery charges that were "all" filed no information by the state and the cases are closed.

I agree with Mr.Dillingham. Florida allows one expungement, but not if you've had any adjudication of guilt.

Sally's dispsitn was closed; mother's dispsitn is open. What does that MEAN ?How do you find out if there's a judgment?

Call the clerk's office or for more answers, you might want to re-state your question in a specific practice area.

Retainer fee And return

What does the contract say? Nonrefundable retainer? Was the attorney's notice of appearance filed before the charges were dismissed? It's...

Unless your sentence or negotiated agreement prohibited a "buy-out" you shouldn't have any problem. However, don't simply make a donation under...

How can I deal with mugshot website?

The expungement process usually takes several months, so in the meantime that mugshot may stay online haunting you. Some sites will remove the...

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What is the difference between seal and expungement?

A sealed record can still be accessed with a court order. In my jurisdiction, they're placed in an envelope & literally sealed with tape (at the...

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Someone i know is being charged for aggravated battery on a pregnant girl. He was suppose to be release 12/27/13 but he wasnt

He's been in jail since September on this charge?! If he doesn't already have an attorney, I suggest that he contact a local criminal defense...

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