Can a misdemeanor for criminal mischief with an order withholding adjudication of guilt & placing on probation be sealed

Once you've sealed your case, I recommend waiting a few months, then running a background check on yourself (they're all over the internet, usually...

As part of your right to Due Process, a traffic citation is required to "put you on notice" as to what exactly you did wrong. Such notice can...

I had a lawyer tell me to go to the clerk of court and to file motion of modified sentence . what does that mean? thanks deb~

There's all sorts of reasons to modify a sentence. It would be best to provide more information, but one common reason to modify a sentence is due...

How is a misdemeanor dismissed for criminal mischief -

Unfortunately, if you were adjudicated guilty of a crime, even something as small as criminal mischief, Florida Law does not allow your case to be...

I recieved a citation for 316.1925(1) for reckless drivinging, and i have a couple of questions conerning if i should fight?

Wow. This officer's threats are outrageous, yet it doesn't surprise me. This threat pisses me off, and I recommend you contact a local attorney...

What can we do if an Attorney is withdrawing from case in which we paid $25,000 up front to defend our brother?

Much of the answer to your question depends upon the written agreement signed when the attorney accepted the case. Usually, the signed attorney...

A status conference tells the judge where your case is going, so you may have some decisions to make before this court date. First of all, are you...

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Isnt grand theft retail 500.00 or more?

Anything under $300 is a misdemeanor retail theft. That's why, sometimes, shoplifting a D&G purse priced at $315.95 is a felony, but a Coach purse...

Can someone drop a petty theft charge?

A petit theft charge is technically the State of Florida's criminal case against you. Thus, if someone's going to "drop" the case, it must be the...

Is this worth the District Attorney going to a jury

I would not trust what the police say, yet it's possible he's telling you the truth. Of course, the officer merely presents his investigation to...