A seatbelt ticket by itself is not a criminal traffic violation. If there is a misdemeanor conviction, it likely is for something different but it...

Most juvenile arrest records are automatically expunged at the age of 21 (see Florida statute s. 943.0515), with some exceptions. Since it seems...

Generally a trial cannot be redone without an appeal, although I agree with the other lawyers here that there is not enough information to really...

There are two things the court will consider in a paternity case - time sharing and decision making. There are several factors that the court will...

You do not need to be a foster parent to adopt. That said, the procedures will vary based on where the child is in the dependency process, and...

Although your probation is tolled, you can still be violated through an amended vop affidavit for anything that occurs during this time- so, best...

You can check out Florida Statutes Chapter 633, which talks about qualifications for firefighter certification. The charges that will cause a...

It is unlawful for a person in Florida to own a gun if they are a convicted felon. Under Florida law, a person is a convicted felon for these...

It is illegal for anyone to have sexual contact with a child under 16 years old.

Once your friend’s sentence has been processed through the jail, they will enter an estimated release date which factors in credit for time served...