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If my family is pressuring me to file for a restraining order and I do it because they want me to, can I appeal it in court?
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Answered on October 31, 2017
You can't "appeal" until the court makes a decision that can be reviewed. You can dismiss your petition or you can fail to show for your hearing,...
What is the difference between someone making a plea agreement or pleading guilty?
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Answered on October 31, 2017
There are 3 types of pleas: not guilty, guilty, and nolo contendere (no contest).
Unless you plead not guilty, a guilty or no contest plea can be...
I need information on a post conviction relief for florida for my sons case?
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Answered on October 23, 2017
The grounds you mention need to be investigated immediately so that a motion for post-conviction relief can be filed before the jurisdictional...
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What are some outcomes of a Felony VOP offense in Jacksonville Fl?
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Answered on October 23, 2017
It is better to complete drugs classes than not, but the rehab was apparently unsuccessful. On top of that, prison failed to get your significant...
Do I have to get a certified copy of court records to be used in another case in the same circuit court, but different division?
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Answered on October 18, 2017
The court may be able to take judicial notice of the documents in the other file. If you are in federal court, you should consult federal rules and...
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HHow can a person go before a jury and very few facts be admitted?
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Answered on October 18, 2017
To prove a claim of IAC, a defendant must establish two things: there was an act or omission that fell below the standard of reasonably effective...
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Violation of Florida Statute 918.3
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Answered on October 16, 2017
There are some very experienced and knowledgeable appellate lawyers in the PD's office in Bartow. Your friend may even wind up with a private...
Can I sue the polk county sheriff and jail for false arrest and kidnapping for sending me to prison when I wasn't suppose to go?
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Answered on October 16, 2017
I am not a civil right lawyer, which is what you need, but it does not appear from your post that your arrest was false. (I presume you committed a...
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If credited two different time served anounts, which one to go by?
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Answered on October 16, 2017
All 3 could be correct and you go with those that are correct. Your boyfriend will be released when he has served 14.7 months (with credit for 227...
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In the state of Florida can probation office know if you fly out of state?
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Answered on October 12, 2017
No responsible lawyer on this website if going to tell you that you won't be caught if you violate your probation. None of us have a crystal ball....
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