I agree with my colleagues, a violation of pre-trial release (resulting in a revocation of your bond) is a fast track to going back to jail. The...

What can I do legally if a former employer refuses to return personal tools I purchased and owned before starting my employment.

The sooner you report this theft to law enforcement the better. Only the prosecutor can bring forward charges. But prosecutor will never hear about...

We have agreed to do cases at 25% with clear liability and documented injuries. Not for every case as these are very situational decisions. You...

What are the possible outcome for missing a pre-trial Court?

Possible outcome for missing a court date is getting arrested on a no-bond warrant, and the judge holding you in jail until your case is resolved....

You have no privacy rights to things you voluntarily post online for the world to see. They do not need a warrant to keep tabs on your social media...

Child custody what should i file for?

You will not likely be able to terminate parental rights unless he agrees to have his parental rights terminated. You could file for sole parental...

How long does it take to file petition for a divorce?

I agree with my colleagues advice. You need to have something filed immediately.

I am an international student and have an open court case, will I be able to travel out of country?

I am an Alachua County Criminal Defense lawyer and former prosecutor here. Whether this is a felony or misdemeanor will play a role here. With your...

He won’t go to jail for consensual sexual contact as long as you’re 16 and above. If she asks him to leave her property though and he refuses or...

Courthouse employees, can you request their activities when the access or open court documents?

You can make a public records request for that information, but if they do not store the information, there is nothing to get. You are better off...