It depends on "the bench." There are some judges in Orlando that I would feel comfortable with a bench trial and there are some that I would feel...

I see that you are writing from Orlando (Orange County). If your case was set for trial then it was set for a jury trial. You will be set for a...

My son had a pipe in his pocket, he bought at the gas station, can his probation be violated as a result?

It's not drug paraphernalia if it is a tobacco pipe and has only and will only be used to ingest tobacco. www.BryceFetter.com

Misdemeanor battery charge. If I enter into discovery w/opposition is there a date prior to trial that I must make...

Yes. You do not want to do this yourself though. It's like giving yourself a root canal. You are allowed to do it but it never turns out well. ...

My 1st test from probation officer was positive. she filed a technical violation notification

Sounds like you may have Judge Gail Adams out at the jail. She is great. I don't know if she will be the VOP judge next year. You are still...

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If a person is sentenced to 3 years, can that time be served in county jail versus state prison?

No, it is not an option. This is a DOC/prison offer. www.BryceFetter.com

Felony or misdemeanor, under 21 DUI? Florida.

This is neither. It is a civil matter. That's why you were not arrested or formally charged with a crime. This will not show up on a criminal...

Is there any way to get and arrest for domestic violence reopened or overturned?

It is possible but very difficult to reopen a case after you enter a plea. If the State actually charged you with "domestic violence" then you...

Why do i have an arrangement date but do not have charges?

To answer your question the State has 90 days after your arrest to file misdemeanor charges and 175 days following the date of your arrest to file...

Are there any attorneys in the Orlando area willing to take monthly payments to have a criminal record expunged?

Yes. Call my office if you are still looking for someone. I have a sealing and expungement page on my website and i would be happy to explain to...