Is not having enough time to seek an attorney a legal means to request an extended court date for an improper lane change ticket

You can file a motion to continue with the traffic court. Such a request should be made more than 10 days before the hearing per the rules. You...

When filing a petition for modification of consent final judgment in a divorce/custody case, who should get copies?

Generally, the clerk of courts gets the original. Now, we have the efiling system where documents are filed and served online. The clerk no longer...

When is it too late to hire an attorney?

You want to hire a lawyer before being sentenced. A lawyer would be very limited as to what they could offer after you've been sentenced. When is...

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I caught my first dui in June 2008 and I just caught my second July 12th 2014

Section K of the DUI statute 316.193 allows you to substitute mandatory jail time for inpatient residential treatment. Your DUI is not a second...

If completed successfully, pretrial diversion leads to dismissal. No conviction no plea.

Can I get a speeding ticket through the mail?

Yes it can be issued by mail. Call a defense lawyer who can represent you in the hearing without you having to appear.

I have a roommate with a lease, that I just discovered is using marijuana in the home.

No self help eviction. You're going to have to talk to the roommate or landlord. I imagine calling the police and reporting the illegal activity...

It sounds like you're subpoenaed as a witness because the case is still pending against the Defendant. If he was only cited with a civil citation,...

My girlfriend has first appearance today for violation of probation, for new arrest, do you think they will give her a bond?

She is at risk to not have a bond. VOP cases commonly involve someone being held withhold bond. It also sounds like she's got cases in two counties...

You don't want to discuss the facts of your case on this forum. Get a free confidential consultation before going to court. It sounds like you may...