What is the procedure and timeline for a judge to hear a motion to modify a court order under Florida court procedures

You should NOT leave your current program without the Judge's prior approval. That would indeed be a violation of probation. Because you are...

In Florida, the maximum sentence for a first degree misdemeanor is up to one year in jail and up to $1000 fine for each count. You describe this...

17 y/o daughter, arrested at Macy's for petit theft. Macy's attorneys are asking for 200.00 prior to court date. Do I pay?

Mr. Dirga is correct -- and here's some further explanation: Your daughter is currently experiencing two different legal systems, both stemming...

16 yrs old was arrested for Aggr Assault with Deadly Weapon.

In Florida, witness testimony is indeed substantive evidence and can be used by the State to try to prove the elements of a crime at trial. ...

Felony Petit Theft..Charge raised from misd. to felony based on 15 year old theft charge..And scoresheet issues..

In Florida, a person who commits petit theft and who has previously been convicted two or more times of any theft commits a felony of the third...

My husband was sentenced to a term 10.82 years in a florida state prison how much time does he have to do before his gain time ?

In Florida, your husband is entitled to credit for all of the time he was in custody for the case in which he was sentenced. If your husband was...

A group of kids ran up to my car wanting to fight and trying to open my doors. Could i have acted?

It seems that the group of kids were looking for a fight. You would have probably been in physical trouble if you got out of your car. Just in...

Is it legal in the state of florida for a 19 year old guy to have a relationship with a 16 year old girl?

We've previously addressed this question with answers...

How much jail time can i look at for VOP first offense for not completing my drug classes and comm service on time? Misdemeanor

In Florida, if you are found to be in violation of probation, you may be sentenced by the Judge up to the statutory maximum that could have been...

Does the youthful offender program not apply to a teen if charged under the 10-20-life law?

In Florida, Judges do indeed have the discretion to impose a Youthful Offender sentence for a defendant who would otherwise face a mandatory...