First, do not make any admissions or discuss the facts of the case online, or anywhere else. While it may be unlikely for the police or prosecutors...

Parental rights of a father

Were they ever married? If not, and there is no existing court order establishing the relative parental rights and responsibilities, then there is...

In an unemployment appel can a family member be your eyewitness

A family member can be an eyewitness, provided they actually have personally witnessed that which they are to testify about. Of course, being a...

What happens when my ex doesn't follow a court order giving me my dog back?

If a person is violating a court order then the other party may bring this to the attention of the court and seek to have that person held in...

What is the likely outcome for someone in Florida who is convicted of felony battery and has no prior record at all?

It might be a typo, but Mr. Smith is incorrect. 5 years is the maximum sentence for felony battery. A person is unlikely to be sentenced to the...

Will he have to register as a felon if he goes to another town/state how can i find out what we need to know after his realse

Even though he has a withhold of adjudication and can swear under oath that he was not convicted, Florida Statute 775.13, requires a him to...

A friend of mine was arrested for dom. violence, and then additional charge was added, poss. of marijuana what can he do?

He needs an attorney. He needs to fight these charges. There may be defenses available for the possession of cannabis and the domestic violence...

Can I sue in civil court after misdemeanor domestic battery charge being dismissed?

You can sue but you will lose the case. Of course, if you have proof that the charges were fabricated then that might be helpful, but you...

Can i get out of a manatory subpena for traffic

A subpoena for court is a mandatory court order. You, or better yet your attorney, can file a motion to strike the subpoena and basically argue to...

How many days does the state have to go through with a speedy trial?

It depends on the kind of charges. The state has the burden of taking someone to trial within 90 days from the date of arrest or filing of an...