What can I expect for a first time marijuana and paraphernalia offense in Florida?

It depends on the judge and prosecutor. Your cop can't drop the charges but it's good that he did not arrest you. www.BryceFetter.com

How can I go about suing the court for false arrest, imprisonment, and possibly losing my job?

The court issues arrest warrants, not the DA. The Judge and prosecutor likely both have immunity from a civil suit. I would go to the courthouse...

Criminal background check

It depends on your state. In Florida all records are maintained by FDLE--our statewide law enforcement agency. Does NJ have such an agency?...

I breathed a zero and was only on prescription medications. Should I take the diversion to be ensured to avoid jail?

You should fight your case. You blew .000 and may have clean urine. Don't consider the diversion program until you get your urine results back. ...

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The lady downstairs is trying to have me arrested for giving her kids alcohol and they are minors. can i be arrested for this?

Yes, you can be arrested. Dont talk to the police without the benefit of an attorney. They can twist your words. www.BryceFetter.com

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Immigration and misdemeanors

Immigration is a tricky subject and becoming a citizen is a process. I don't know of the petit theft exception that you speak of and the NVDL is...

Do I need an attorney to appear in front of a University panel at my college on alleged charges of battery?

You should always have an attorney for something like this. These proceedings are not very fair. An attorney that is familiar with these type of...

Am I in posession of a fire arm if I'm in someone else's house n did not know tje fire arm was there

Possession is not as simple as it seems and they universally never believe the "I didn't know it was there argument." Hopefully your fingerprints...

Do I get a Public Defender prior to my arraignment or ask for one at the arraignment?

If you were not assigned a PD before you were released from jail then you will fill out a financial affidavit at your arraignment and you can ask...

What to do if sent a court date after paying fines and completing the required community service for Pretrial Intervention?

Sounds like he was kicked out of the program. He needs to retain an attorney as his case is being returned to to trial docket for prosecution....