How does the process of sworn complaint work ?

I'm a former domestic violence prosecutor in Alachua County and now criminal defense attorney. First, I'm surprised that he was not arrested...

Can a student videotape a bus driver without my knowledge?

The answer to this question depends on whether you were recorded in a place where you had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Based on the context...

My daughter was caught shoplifting in Fl and has a second degree misdemeanor but thied occurrence- what is the likely penalty?

As a former prosecutor here in Gainesville, I can tell you that this largely depends on the judge and prosecutors assigned to the case. Try...

Will I be picked up in Florida for a misdemeanor warrant from Alabama

Almost certainly. You're better off hiring an Alabama lawyer to contest the warrant and get that wrapped up up there. If you get picked up in...

What is your best guess as to what might happen in court..

Depends on what your underlying charge is, who the prosecutor is, and most importantly who the judge is. My best guess is jail/prison. The odds of...

Contest the ticket. It sounds as if there were no witnesses to your driving incident other than yourself. If the officer attempts to relay to the...

Can my soon to be ex wife move out of state with my children ?

Can she move with the kids? Yes, of course. What are you, or a Court for that matter, going to do about it depends on how you proceed from here on...

How long does the jurisdiction last on a first degree misdemeanor and how long does law enforcement have to serve a summons?

Straight from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office - "The Warrants Bureau is responsible for the services of all adult criminal summons issued...

The officer can simply amend the citation to correct the errors you're describing in court, and it will nevertheless go against the officer's...

Can a weapon abtained by police without an warrant under false pretense be used in a trial?

I agree with with all my colleagues have said. It depends on more specific facts than were provided. It might be able to be excluded from evidence,...