Hello, My question is an inquiry to file a suit against The Florida Department of Corrections for use of force on my daughter.

I would suggest contacting a civil rights attorney as it does not appear your daughter requires criminal defense representation (for this incident...

Issues with public defender on husbands case? How can I complain to or what can be done?

You may have answered your own question. You indicated your main witness "moved away and is unreachable". This may be the reason your husbands...

If you received a mandatory sentence of 10yrs and 5yrs probation with 3yrs credit time how much time do you serve

The three years credit goes towards the ten years of prison. Thus, he would have seven years left of prison followed by five years of probation.

If you completed pre-trial diversion successfully, you would NOT need to report it as any of those options (convicted, nolo contendre or withhold...

Is it appropriate for a defense atty to make the First offer to the state & tell his client that he doesn't want to "low ball"

I agree. It's completely fine for a defense attorney to come out making the first offer. Depending on the situation (prosecutor assigned to case,...

How long does Florida have to give an arraignment hearing for misdemeanor charges if the defendant is not in custody?

I agree with my colleague. It depends on the county but generally its in the range of a month before your arraignment date. You should consider...

Can the state prosecute you for a charge that they had previously nolle prossed.?

The max he could get would be 5 years prison for a grand theft (3rd degree felony), minus any credit that he already has. Even though he was...

Will a criminal defense lawyer be needed and if so, what will they be assisting with?

First of all, even a petit theft charge can affect employment opportunities. Thus it's critical in how the case is resolved. It sounds like an...

Lawyer needed in broward county or hillsbourgh

Rather than spending money retaining counsel for this issue, the money would be better served going towards his purge amount. Good luck!

Should I get a lawyer for my arraignment?

Battery-Domestic Violence charges are serious and you can't bank on a prosecutor simply dismissing the charges simply because the victim does not...