I was arrested for cannabis and then introducing contraband in a county facility? can I get it dismissed?

Having handled these types of cases over the years, I can tell you that the State Attorney's office is likely to file on those charges. That said,...

I have to go to court for a petty theft charge of $40will the judge most likely put me in jail

If you don't have a prior record, not only should you not go to jail but you should qualify for pretrial diversion. Diversion affords you the...

Speaking with someone isn't illegal but if the conversation become sexual, then I would have concerns over where that leads. Sex between someone 23...

My sister took a blow test due to her probation requirements and failed since she drank the night before. First DUI and first

Any time you're on probation & are alleged to have violated, jail is a possible consequence. Here in Kissimmee, Judge O'Brien is more open-minded...

Do dismissed charges show on your background?

Ideally, when the case is dismissed, that information is transmitted to FDLE by the Clerk's office and updated on your criminal record (FCIC). As...

Disorderly intoxication and resist without violence with prior arrests

Based on the background information you've provided, you've been through the system several times before & you've had the benefit of legal counsel...

Shop lifting and released to do a cap program

Having handled cases in Osceola County as both a prosecutor & defense attorney over the past 17 years, I presume that you were likely threatened by...

If a 1 year probation is successfully completed with no problems and there is no money owed

If your PO files a Violation of Probation, there's always a possibility that you are facing consequences that could include jail. That said, if...

If someone has a hold placed on them, they will not be released unless & until the basis of the hold is cleared. Often times, we can call the jail...

That's rather unusual. By now, the State should have made a filing decision and you should have received a court date. Make sure to keep in touch...