If the Government has not sought Pre-Trial Detention, then the Rules of Criminal Procedure (Rule 3.134) provide for your husband's release on the...

She is entitled to a Violation of Probation Hearing (vs. a trial), at which the State of Florida will have the burden to prove, by a preponderance...

If you have not completed all conditions of your probation, including the repayment of restitution, your Probation Officer may be required to...

Does a consecutive sentence have to be spoken (count 1 to run consecutive to count 2 etc.) at sentencing to be adhered to?

Our Legislature has enacted a Statute [Section 921.16, Fla. Stat. (2016)] that addresses your question. That Statute says: "(1) A defendant...

Each Circuit within Florida (and most Circuits are comprised of multiple Counties) have their own Bond Schedules, so the advice you've been given...

What should I expect when switching from community control to felony probation?

Probation is a much less restrictive form of supervision than Community Control, and much less onerous on you. Instead of being on "home...

How can they believe the word of a criminal w a lengthy record of felonies, to justify burglarizing me; and not arrest him? Why?

If someone unlawfully enters your home, without your permission or consent, they have trespassed. If your home was occupied (in this case, by you)...

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Can he do this?..is it legal?..can he come and pick me up ?

If he chooses to pursue the Driving While License Suspended or Revoked charge against you, and it is your first such offense of that nature, it...

Will voluntarily checking into rehab help me avoid jail time? I am going to anyway but does it look good to judge? Thank you

The DUI statute, Section 316.193, Fla. Stat. (2016) specifically addresses this issue as noted by Ira. Subsection (6)(m) notes that : "A defendant,...

What is the exact date for two and a half years from January 7 2014?

The statute that covers early termination of probation does NOT require the serving of any specific period of the probation before the Judge can...