YES, it is indeed worth asking for a hearing. You have a good chance of the Magistrate withholding points with your good driving history, unless...

In Florida, the prosecutor makes the ultimate decision as to whether or not to go forward with a criminal case against a defendant. The victim's...

I was arrested and charged a agravated assulte felony. How do I get it off my record?

Were you acquitted at trial, or did the State drop the case against you? Geoffrey R. Mason

What if my criminal charges were dismissed for me allegedly being incompetent when I caught state fabricating evidence?

If enough time has passed, you can file a Notice of Expiration of Speedy Trial, then move for discharge if the State does not proceed after your...

Is there a statue of limitation on a probation violation?

It is possible. I would, however, suggest that she talk to some of the criminal defense attorneys in the county where she was sentenced. They...

Can a 19 year old boy be arrested for sending nude pictures to his 17 year old girlfriend?

The short answer is: Yes. Under Florida Statute 847.0138, transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or...

Convicted of a 3 felony's an was on probation an community control. Faces the VOP next week... What punishment are we lookin @

Generally speaking, jail or prison. Committing and being convicted of three new felonies while on community control doesn't generally give any...

I am trying to find my daughters public defender i believe she said his name was Anthony Goodenough in Tampa Criminal Court she

The criminal justice system isn't always the best solution in reference to helping someone rehabilitate themselves. If you goal is just for her to...

At a busy intersection the right-turn lane was closed I got pulled over for driving through gas station

You were probably cited for Avoidance of Traffic Control Device. In this situation, you were supposed to wait in the long line of cars, and...

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Legal defense and mental issues

Yes, It is possible that the attorney could have used her mental health as an affirmative defense, or as a mitigating factor in sentencing. ...