In Florida how long does an "alleged victim" have to press battery charges after he/she has refused to do so on police report?
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Answered on November 15, 2009
There are two potential time-tables that relate back to your question. The first deals with the statute of limitations, which is set forth in...
Is a resisting with violence charge worse than a battery on LEO charge? Why does the resisting w/ vilence carry more points?
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Answered on November 15, 2009
I agree with the above answers and would add that often times, the State's offer is tied to what they believe they can prove factually, or at the...
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Can i have my ADJUDICATION WITHHELD Battery DM sealed or expunged?
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Answered on November 13, 2009
Before we can determine whether criminal charges qualify for sealing or expunging, we must first determine whether there are any prior convictions....
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Can the Judge order me to keep the alcohol monitor when probation period has ended?
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Answered on November 12, 2009
First and foremost, I'm concerned with the information you've provided about your sentence. I suggest you review your plea and sentence with your...
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Charged with a felony, carrying concealed gun w/out permit. judge gave you adjudication of guilt withheld...what does that mean?
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Answered on November 12, 2009
The term adjudication withheld simply means that a formal conviction was not entered in the case. Therefore, my colleagues are both correct in...
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Will my juvenile record show up on an emloyee background check? If so, could it legally be held against me?
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Answered on November 11, 2009
I believe that the short answer is yes, your juvenile record will appear. The background check that will be run for the purposes of securing...
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My son was in the car and the police find marijuana on his side, when they were asked who marijuana it was they didnt answer?
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Answered on November 10, 2009
Don't confuse ownership with possession. Florida law does not require that ownership of an item be proven.
The State must show that the...
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What is the min-max time you can get on fleeing to alude
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Answered on November 10, 2009
Florida Statute 316.1935 details the levels of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude ("FATE").
The lowest level FATE charge under this statute is a...
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Probability of jail sentence for $400 Retail Grand Theft 1st offense?
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Answered on November 10, 2009
While any criminal case can result in a jail sentence, the probability of jail on a first offense theft case is nearly 0%. More importantly, even...
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Is there any possibility I can find a Pro Bono criminal defence lawyer in Seminole county, FL.?
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Answered on November 09, 2009
While my colleagues are absolutely correct in their recommendation, you may have options beyond relying on the PD's office to do anything for you. ...