When in court an attorney asks a question that is not relevent to the case, what is that called?

That's just a question, but it is objectionable. Something is relevant if it tends to prove or disprove a material fact in dispute. If an attorney...

Son is on felony probation and judge instructed if he had any tobacco products it would cause violation. How is this legal?

It seems like a stretch. Certainly the judge can impose any sentence that is related to the offense. Judges may say no alcohol to a person who is...

Proof evident/presumption great in an Arthur hearing is strictly a bond issue. In general, all defendants have a right to a bond in Florida. There...

Does my daughter need a private attorney -vs- a state appointed one?

Burglary of a dwelling is a very serious crime. In Florida, the courts use what are called "scoresheets." The alleged crime comes with a certain...

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My brother is 19 years old with no criminal history. He is being charged with 2nd degree burglary, and grand theft. Sentence?

This is still very serious. It is good that your brother has never been arrested before. However, second degree felony burglary (burglary of a...

Is it legal for an employer to pay their employees with a check at the end of the business day on the designated pay days?

There is no prohibition against an employer paying their employees with a check at the end of the business day.

Absconding is generally considered to be a technical violation, differentiated from escape from custody, a new charge.

My wife and I have not lived together in over a year and are waiting on a divoqce. Am I able to start meeting new people with-

You are allowed to meet new people. You wouldn't get in trouble with the courts because Florida is a "no fault" divorce state. Having sexual...

I was taken narcotic medications at the time of my interrigation, does that give me grounds to have a motion to dismiss?

There might be a possible motion to suppress the interrogation due to intoxication. The burden would be on the defense to establish that any waiver...

MY SON WAS SENTENCED IN 2000 FOR ROBBERY .HE WAS SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS MINIMUM 20YEARS MAXIMUM.COULD HE BE RELEASED NOW BY LAW?

What was the exact sentence? Florida, unlike other states, doesn't sentence people to a range of time. Rather, people get sentenced to a specific...