Scoresheet and prison time

Whoa, whoa, whoa! We cannot answer a question like this without more information: And if the State goofs up your scoresheet, it depends on...

Domestic violence battery, agg battery, and false imprisonment charge?

Risky. I have seen too many people get blown out of court trying this. Unless I definitely know that the witness is unavailable, AND that other...

If prosecution files one day after 2 year statute of limitations, do they have to dismiss?

The answer is a distinct "maybe." I generally want to see ALL of the entire Discovery Exhibit pursuant to FRCP 3.220(b) before making that call.

Can you go to jail in FL on your first dui and propety damge to the house I hit. But I didn't hurt anyone

The last DUI with an accident I handled two counties over had a plea offer of 6 months in the county jail as the first offer out of the box. In...

One other thought: I am extremely reluctant to rely on the "witness won't show" defense. For example, if you are in front of certain judges in...

Can I marry my boyfriend and get his green card even though he was charged with a felony and is here illegal?

Agree - and would note that Trafficking often carries mandatory prison time. Focus on the criminal case first.

My probation officer says i can make final payment to where i report every moth

I tell all of my clients what I would tell you: Pay off costs and fines early, and keep your cost of supervision current. Do EVERYTHING early. Take...

I am in need of a Criminal Defense Pro Bono Attorney serving Miami-Dade area. Please Please HELP !!

We get lots of requests for pro bono help, and while we are sympathetic with the need, we have to feed our families, too. You would not ask your...

In your personal opinion as a Lawyer, a Judge or anyone else who reads this question is a Criminal Defense Lawyer.....

I agree with Carlos. After I took on a high profile mass murder case as conflict counsel, it almost destroyed my law firm. Never again. I can't...

Dui misdmeanor

The Okaloosa County Written Plea Agreement was substantially changed, and the section about deportation was put in boldface - this means get an...