I"m looking to find out what kind of time my 15 year old son is facing, charged with burglary unoccupied and grand theft.

If he’s charged with Burglary of a Dwelling, it’s a 2nd degree felony, punishable by up to fifteen years in prison and a $10,000.00 fine (as an...

First time shoplifting, what are the consequences / Do I need a lawyer?

I agree 100% with my friend Bill - theft is a crime of dishonesty & can not only impact job opportunities now but can also interfere with your...

What is the best way for my son to plead on a Notice to Appear for a midemeanor marijuana charge?

I agree with my colleagues about importance of hiring local counsel. Additionslly, I get the impression that this may be his first brush with the...

IMy criminal defense attorney says that I either go to a program or face 10 years for attempted robbery with a firearm. I am 20

In Florida, Robbery is a 2nd degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. If you add aggravators to it, such as possessing a firearm or...

Can a 20 Year Old Florida Commercial Burglary (Adjudication Withheld) Record Be Expunged?

Your offense qualifies but you cannot expunge an offense that you entered a plea to, you can only seal the offense. Once sealed, you can move to...

My brother faces multiple VOP and current charges in Florida. How can family learn what happened? We are in a different state.

If he has an attorney & authorizes him to speak with you, then that's your best source of information on his cases. If that's not possible, you can...

What exactly is a adjucated deliquent?

An adjudication is a formal finding of guilt by the court. An adjudicated delinquent would mean that a juvenile offender was convicted of an...

There's no limiation, per se, on how far someone can be extradited. The decision is made on a case by case basis by the State Attorney's Office. ...

Will the State press charges if the victim doesn't?

Based on the information you provided, I would be surprised if the State did not prosecute this case. You've described a horrible attack on...

I have a misdemeanor case in Hillsborough county and would like to plead guilty with out being present, can this be done

I agree with my colleagues - my first recommendation is to retain local counsel to review the facts of your case to determine whether there is...