I have an arrainment with a public defender at 8am this Wed. I am disabled and have an appointment this afternoon with my Dr.

My good friend Mr. Katz is spot-on in his reply. Get your doctor to sent your PD proof of your medical condition and they should be successful in...

LOOKING FOR HELP FILLING OUT PETITION TO SEAL CRIMINAL RECORD

In the practice of law, there's no such things as "only one piece of paper." The sealing and expunging process is not complicated, but it's one...

Can I sue for false arrest and ??

Now that the case has been dismissed as to all counts, you can look into filing suit against the agency that arrested you. I recommend you beging...

In 1977 i was arrest firing a weapon in to vehicle

The critial issue is whether you were in fact adjudicated guilty. If you were, you'll need to apply for clemency through the Governor's office,...

My 17yr. old daughter arrested on an "open warrant" from Sheriff Dept., but Assecment Center says there is NO WARRANT.???

You are right to be frustrated by what you're going through. The juvenile delinquency process has many procedural flaws. Your misfortune is...

Law school applications and Florida Bar applications will all ask you for full disclosure of this case, even if it was dismissed and even if you...

What is the worst that can happen to a juvenile petty thief in Florida?

To answer your question literally, the worst case scenario is that you are adjudicated delinquent (a formal finding of guilt by the judge) and...

How long after being booked, does the state have to press charges? Need to know legally how long he can be held w/o charges?

If your child is under 18 years old and is being prosecuted as a juvenile, the State has 21 days to formalize their charging decision and the court...

Can counties run concurrent with drug court in another county even if its a different judicial circuit

I recommend you have your lawyer/PD look into the criteria that each county has regarding what types of charges are Drug Court eligible. From the...

My dad just got a fourth DUI in Florida. What is the typical jail time for that?

There are a number of variables that will impact whether you father is facing incarceration in this case. If the facts of the case lead to the...