I violated probation by not paying court costs because I'm unemployed. What now?

If you can demonstrate your financial hardship to the satisfaction of the court, the violation will be dismissed. Any money you still owe can be...

How soon after I compete probation can I get my record sealed?

There is not statutory waiting period to move to have your record sealed. As soon as your off of probation, I recommend beginning the process. ...

Is there any way to have a guilty charge of domestic violence changed to adjudication of guilt withheld?

Based on the information you have provided, I do not know of a legal basis to go back and change your sentence. If the judge accepted your...

So long as the VOP was timely filed during your brother's term of probation, he won't be able to avoid dealing with it by hiding in another...

It's premature to petition the court for expungement at this point. Also, as a side note, keep in mind that the expungement process takes roughly...

Will the PO let me finish community service by the date of our appointment?

If you communicate that to your PO and have been diligent on all other sanctions, I can't imagine they'll give you a hard time.

What will I have to provide to the Florida DMV to get my case reviewed favorably?

In Florida, when you are arrested for DUI, you have ten days from the date of your arrest to request a Formal Review Hearing. This hearing is the...

How do you get petty theft expunged from your record?

It sounds as though your son participated in a deferred prosecution program. These programs are designed for first time offenders, to allow them...

I'm trying to see could i get my cased expunged

You can expunge the case that was dismissed, so long as you do not have ANY criminal conviction of any kind on your record. Counsel is correct in...

How long does the state of Florida have to file charges from the day of arrest on a felony case

They have 175 days from the date of arrest to file felony charges and only 90 days to file misdemeanor charges under the speedy trial rule.