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Is the legislature inherently more democratic than the judiciary? If so, does that mean it makes better law?
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Answered on June 03, 2013
This sounds like a question for a classroom. Legislators are elected by the people. In Florida, trial judges are either appointed by the governor...
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My room mate has a warrent for grand theft auto. He has a previous conviction of grand theft a few years ago.
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Answered on June 03, 2013
Yes, this is an offense that is entitled to a bond. The other attorney is correct that unless this is a violation of probation warrant, he should...
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Does it help your case if you file a complaint with the state attorney or rather internal affairs that a police officer lied and
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Answered on June 03, 2013
It doesn't really help your case and sometimes can even hurt your case. When you file a complaint you are giving a statement, which in turn can be...
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My 17 year old granddaughter wants to live with us instead of her mother. We are in Florida. What are her legal rights ?
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Answered on June 02, 2013
As a minor, your granddaughter does not get to have the decision-making authority to decide where she lives. Of course, if her mother kicked her...
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If fiance breaks engagement in florida who gets to keep the ring?
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Answered on June 02, 2013
Girl must return the ring to Boy, regardless of who ended the relationship.
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Conflict between my job and court dates
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Answered on June 02, 2013
Hire a private attorney who will have you sign a waiver of your appearance. That will excuse you from most court appearances. Nonetheless, there...
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Unmarried fathers rights if paternity is established
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Answered on June 02, 2013
You would not be required to give the father 50/50 time sharing, but why not? Florida law encourages and presumes shared parental responsibility...
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So call "victim" actually the criminal is coming to hearings to see what is going and judge always knows that he is there.
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Answered on May 31, 2013
If a person is the alleged victim then they have the right to be present at pretty much all the hearings. The judge might not even know the alleged...
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What is the difference between neglience and strict liability
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Answered on May 31, 2013
Negligence generally refers to a person doing something wrong, or failing to do something, unintentionally when they really should have known...
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What is the sentence typically for second offense driving on a suspended license?
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Answered on May 31, 2013
A second offense will obviously increase the maximum penalty but I am skeptical that jail time would be certain. While jail is possible, if your...
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