If a state charge is dismissed does it still constitute a federal violation?

Yes, if the state charge occurred while you were on federal probation and if the VOP was filed before your probation was termed. The prosecutor...

If a vehicle is on private property can officer search if he was told he couldn't?

A police officer can search a vehicle, a house, or a person any time he wants to, whether he has permission or not. The real question is whether...

What is the statue of limitation for a civil case of malicious prosecution, false arrest, wrongfull imprisonment in florida?

4 years.

It is a statutory civil penalty (minimum of $200) which a few greedy law firms have latched onto and have contracted with many of the big box...

Will a "deferrement " erase a record from criminal docks?

Once you complete the deferred prosecution the charge will be dismissed but the arrest will still be on your record. In order to have it expunged...

Yes they can charge him with two separate offenses. The question is can they prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. He needs an attorney ASAP.

What are the elements for drug entrapment concerning cocaine? Also, can the police use evidence from their evidence room?

The answer above is a very good summary of the law in Florida. It is hard to prove that someone conviced you to commit a crime which you had bo...

Can I get my charges dropped for cultivation and trafficking if they jump the fence and took the keys to get in

There are a lot of issues in your case that will require a good criminal defense attorney to address them. You have a right to remain silent and...

Is it legal for a bonds person to sign on a second bond?

Yes. It is the first bond that was revoked. One of the conditions of any bond is that the subject not commit any new crimes while on bond, which...

In many jurisdictions you can"buy out" your community service obligation. It is usually between $8 to $10 per hour. You should ask your PO how to...