Why would the judge give a scheduling hearing on a felony VOP (unempl fraud) 6 weeks out from arraignment?

Should have hired a lawyer at the beginning! It could have saved your friend the discomfort that he is now experiencing.

Sometimes they do. That's why you need an experienced attorney on your side.

I got a petty theft and got probation then being in probation caught another petty theft and got a vop.

This isn't good! Do they now have computers for inmates?

Can I be sued over this marijuana related incident?

I wouldn't worry about this. Sounds like you need to be choosier about your associates.

Is it possible to have a Status Conference Continued or Rescheduled?

Some judges in Orlando do not require you to be there. Keep calling your PD and send him something in writing.

How long will he get?

You didn't give me enough information. In any event, he is going to need legal representation.

Would I be returned to mass on a probation violation , for larceny , from Florida?? Just wondering what would happen if stopped.

The answer is: maybe. You will get stopped and possibly arrested in Florida. It will be up to Mass. to decide whether to come pick you up. Each...

Can i seal 2 felonies on my record in florida where i live with my 2 young children.

If "convicted," the answer is no.

I'm on PTI (transferred from Orange to Volusia County) what is involved in a residence verification? Can they enter my home?

All this PTI stuff has recently gotton overly complicated when transferred from another county. I do not know why but suspect it is bureacratic....

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