Can an accuser recant her statements after the defendant has pled guilty?

Mr. Dorsten makes an excellent observation. You can't re-open a case because of information that you clearly had & knew about at the time of your...

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I just met with my attorney and he is telling me the state is saying 13 months in prison and it because of the point system.

I don't know that any lawyer can advise you whether this is a good offer or a bad offer without knowing 1) what you're accused of; 2) what evidence...

I agree with Mr. Hillard. As a 1st time offender, you should readily qualify for diversion. Diversion will allow you to earn a dismissal of the...

21 and charged with ccw.

I recommend hiring counsel in Tampa to address the case. While it may seem like a minor issue, this can be and is usually charged as a felony...

Should I get an expungement for "Issuing a Worthless check" charge on my background check from 1999?

I agree with my colleagues and recommend that you have it expunged. I would also add that IF you are pursuing a career in Florida that requires...

It's likely to appear, as a dismissal of the charge is not the same thing as a deletion of the record (which is exactly what would occur if you had...

What does this mean 784.03 BATTERY-SERIOUS INJURY

That's a reference to Florida Statute 784.03. I've provided the language of the statute for your review: "784.03 Battery; felony...

Can i seal a second record??

Florida law permits you to seal or expunge one case in your lifetime. The only exception is if you had a juvenile case expunged administratively...

Once probation has ended and closed if the po discovers that I got a ticket while I was still on probation would they violate?

If the sentence has run, they cannot retroactively violate your probation.

I'm on DUI probation and have to drop randoms, what if my voicemail is full when my PO calls? Can that be a VOP?

If you know there's a possibility of having issues with your voicemail, be diligent in deleting them to keep yourself from violating for such an...