Can I hire an attorney to appeal a Criminal felony case in which defendant received probation but has absconded

With a few exceptions, of which none are apparent here, a Notice of Appeal must be filed with the Clerk of Court within 30 days of the written...

Can I sue my defense lawyer for legal malpractice? I was convicted solely on inconsistent witness testimony. no other evidence.

Mr. Kahn's advice below is pretty spot on in regard to the issue of suing for legal malpractice. My office in Shalimar practices extensively in the...

Motion to vacate charge vs. post conviction charge

Certainly you should consult with an immigration attorney. A substantial amount of my practice is postconviction relief field and I would be glad...

I strongly disagree with some of the response that I have read here. A Minor in Possession of Alcohol is not a diversion program. It is a criminal...

Plea for Pre Trial Diversion

Diversion programs, with one exception, are controlled by the State Attorney. Both Pre-trial Diversion (which is the misdemeanor program) and...

Statutory Civil damages penalty claim, can Palmer pursue this?

I agree for the most part with Mr. Haber. However, I would add that this is Okaloosa County after all and what may be a correct answer in South...

I was not given a court date or even asked to appear in court, should my dog at large be considered a misdemeanor?

I've handled these cases before. They are considered to be violations of your local city or county ordinances. Here in Okaloosa County they were...

Is direct criminal contempt classified as a felony

Direct Criminal Contempt is a common law crime. It is neither a misdemeanor nor a felony. It is governed by Fla. R. Crim. P., Rule 3.830. The Rule...

I just served 73 days in county jail and then took a deal for probation. Are the 73 days usable towards potential violations

I disagree with some of the answers. If you served the time, even while waiting to get to court to be sentenced after a plea, you get credit for...

I would only add that Reciprocal Discovery are disclosures made by the defense to the State. The duty of reciprocal discovery only arises when...