The "adjudication withheld" requirement only applies to cases that were not dismissed, i.e. cases that someone took a plea to or went to trial and...

What happens when you get charged with batter- touch or strike on a juvenile?

The law says that a person is innocent until proven guilty; however the police just need probable cause to make an arrest and probable cause can be...

How long can a released inmate be held in Pinellas County for a hold out of Seminole County Florida on FTA warrant

This happens quite often when there are charges in multiple counties. It is up to the jail in Seminole County to arrange to have him transported...

Criminal Pretrial ConferencePTR Now got letter for Status Conf w/bondsman & PTR people. What for? I have kept all PTR rules.

You should have an attorney whether it is a court appointed (public defender) or someone you hire. Your attorney should be able to investigate as...

Is a diversion a criminal offense?

Even though your case was dismissed, it is still subject to public record and anyone can go online and see that you were charged with a crime. ...

My husband has been in county waiting 6 months to handle his VOP in orange county and they want to delay victim case?

A victim can be anyone that suffered any type of harm as a result of the criminal act. The harm can financial. The state has to allow the victim a...

I'm a sophomore in college and was caught stealing groceries from walmart. I don't have any priors, should I plead not guilty?

Never take legal advice from the cop who arrested you. You may have defenses and you should not plead guilty until you speak to an attorney. This...

My husbands bond was revoked in a felony mischeif csase for a new arrest of domestic misdemeanor battery? I need a lawyer?

The answer is "it depends". If a person is out on bond and they are arrested on a new charge, they can be denied bond. It is possible to get a new...

Divorced from exhusband but never included home in divorce due to foreclosure but recently found out foreclosure was canceled...

I agree with the other attorney. More information is needed.

Jail time is possible but unlikely based on what you have said. There are other serious consequences he should be aware of, however. He does not...