I already went to court, charges will be dropped but received a letter later from store's lawyer about Fla. Stat. 772.11.

What you are referring to is a civil theft demand letter. Florida statutes permit a retailer to sue someone who steals from their company under...

I was arrested Feb.25th and still have no court date for arrainment ?? Is there a time limit ???

If you were arrested on a misdemeanor, the State has 90 days to bring your case to trial. If they fail to file formal charges within 90 days, your...

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Does the state have to prove that the felon had knowledgment of the firearm in his posession

I agree with my colleague that the basis for your stop and the search of your vehicle are a very important aspect of your case. That said, I often...

FDLE is required to maintain your juvenile record until your 23rd birthday. If you commit a felony between your 18th and 23rd birthday, your...

Can I still seal or expunge my record?

You absolutely can still seal your record. A withhold of adjudication permits you to seal your record, so long as you have never been convicted of...

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If its a 1st offense, and assuming you don't have a legal defense, your best option is pre trial diversion. Hiring an experiences criminal defense...

FLORIDA When charged with trafficking pills

The total weight of the pills is used (not just the active ingredient), but not the packaging/container.

If they can identify you, they can have you trespassed from the store/property & if they can prove you stole something, they can have you arrested....

Can I seal one case and at the same time expunge another?

Unless they can be shown to be part of an ongoing course of conduct, then the answer is no, you can't. With all due respect to my friend Bryce, I...

I wasn't read rights dui/ parked .not drinking /week after my mother died. Was 10 mths ago. 1ST time arrested. pre- trial set.

There is no legal requirement that you be read your rights. Your Miranda Warning (reading you your rights) are only relevant to the State's use of...