CAN POLICE TAKE YOUR PHONE AND SEARCH FOR CRIMES IN THE PAST IF CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL USE OF 2 WAY COMMUNICATION DEVICE?
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Answered on June 30, 2023
The police cannot "search" for something they are not authorized to be looking for. This means they can't legally open a breadbox if they are...
How can I help my boyfriend on his possession of firearm who is a felon beat his case?
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Answered on June 30, 2023
If your boyfriend was already found guilty, after he has been sentenced, he needs to appeal. The best thing you can do is to hire an attorney to...
If there is no evidence of an actual crime in Discovery, how could a police officer legally procure a Search Warrant beforehand?
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Answered on June 28, 2023
You have it backwards. You get a valid search warrant and seize evidence to be used in proving the crime. You don't prove the crime first and then...
Im being enhanced with Habitual offender act! I thought guidelines were 3 felonies in 5 years! Did something change?
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Answered on June 28, 2023
It's not 3 felonies within 5 years. It's the last one within 5 years.
Doesn't matter whether you committed the burglary. It's the conviction,...
Can I file a motion to withdraw capias?
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Answered on June 28, 2023
A motion filed pro se (by the defendant) who is represented by counsel is a nullity and will be stricken by the court unless "adopted" by the lawyer.
I got caught stealing from Walmart, they scanned my ID, took the items that weren’t paid for and let me go, should I be worried?
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Answered on June 28, 2023
"I admit certain parts looked bad..."
Sounds to me like you have a defense to a criminal charge, and Walmart gave you the benefit of the doubt....
What will it cost for attoney to help me terminate my probation?
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Answered on June 27, 2023
Most judges will require successful completion of at least half of the term (with no issues) and satisfaction of all conditions for early...
Can a atty get in trouble for being the reason for a failure to appear warrant being issued as the he failed to notify the clie?
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Answered on June 27, 2023
Yes. The lawyer can also get in "trouble" through loss of reputation among colleagues and the judiciary if your failure to appear was the lawyer's...
Why would I have two court times on the same day, in the same courthouse, for one set of charges?
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Answered on June 27, 2023
You may have 2 cases before 2 different judges (county court misdemeanor charges and circuit court felony charges?), or a VOP (from 6 years ago)...
As for a downward departure is the substantially impaired option a good mental health defense?
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Answered on June 26, 2023
It is not a legal defense to criminal culpability. In Florida, if you are legally sane at the time of the offense, you can be held liable for the...
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