Son went out of State and can't make it back for court in time. What can we do. He has a public defender.

It depends on what type of hearing and who the judge is. You should try to contact the PD. It is relatively rare to see a person chaged with...

The other AVVO attorneys are "spot on" as usual with their answers.

Does my brother need a lawyer?

He definitely needs an attorney to figure all of this out.

How many days would I be on jail for a first time vop and a fail to appear in court?

It all depends on who your judge is and wha the charge was that got you probation. I need more information. You definately need and attorney to...

I have a friend who was picked up on charges but once detained it was noticed they have a hold in another county. What to do?

This is a good question which comes up occasionally. It depends on what the out of county charge is and whether that chare has a bond attached to...

What does it mean when a probation officer says she is meeting with the judge and she will ask about terminating my probation?

A lot of judges do things differently from other judges. Maybe in your case the PO really has a meeting with your judge and talks about terminating...

How long can you be held for a probation violation in Florida?

Mr. Umansky has the right answer to your question.

How can i get a copy of the motion to convert old court cost into community service

Its at the clerk's office.

My husbband has 2 felony cases in orlando, fl that are 17 years old how can we go about resolving it

It would be complicated and he would likely be placed in jail awaiting trial and then face the possibility of being deported unless acquitted.

I Would like an answer to this question concerning probation early termination, please.

I think it would be an uphill battle. The new judges are unlikely to modify sentences imposed by their predecessors.