If you quit the PTI program with having signed an admission of guilt and waiver of trial, you will proceed to a sentencing hearing. You then could...

It's possible. To deny relief to a party who has lost the right to appeal as a result of action attributable to the trial court would be...

What happens if I don't get a response in the 90 day time frame?

You'll have to risk not shooting yourself or someone else.

Record Sealing in Florida denied.

Unfortunately, you are out of luck. In Florida you are entitled to one expungement per lifetime (although that could include two offenses that are...

I have a charge on my record i never knew I had it

Mugshots on the web are based on public record information. The first thing you should do is go to the public records to see the correct status of...

What should I do to protect myself from an alleged criminal mischief charge?

I bet you that Officer Friendly didn't tell you that you have a right to not be a witness against yourself as you weren't in a custodial interview....

Can I file federal writ of habeas corpus on a state of Florida conviction while an appeal is pending in district court?

No, and why would you want to ? If the Second DCA hasn't ruled yet you would be leaving out a possible issue to present via your § 2254 Petition.

How long can it take to receive a court date once an appeal has been approved?

I am going to guess that when you say that the appeal has been approved that you really mean that you received notification from the Clerk of the...

My son was sentence I need to know if I can file a 3850 appeal for him

I believe that a combination of the answers given by my colleagues is correct. First, a direct appeal is usually filed. If that is lost then his...

Attorneys as in all professions have different skill sets. The advantage that you may have is that you can choose a private attorney who has the...