Are evidence files public record? If so, how can they be found?

If you are the convicted defendant, you were entitled to basically everything (excluding work product) during the pre-trial discovery process...

Unfortunately, there is not enough information here for any of us to tell you the best course of action for getting the case dismissed (which is,...

If you wasn't there when you got sentenced and wasn't advised of your rights and was never notified of a direct appeal for u

It depends on why you weren't there. There could be several possibilities in FL, where I practice: 1. Your lawyer and you waived your appearance...

Juvenile charges at the age of 16

If his case is 8 years old, yoru son's options are very limited at this point. He should consult with a post-conviction attorney who can review the...

Do I need a lawyer for my case or can it be done by myself?

The more important a good outcome is to you and your future, the more important it is that you have an advocate. A domestic violence record can...

My son is appealing his case and I saw that it said affirmative per curium affirmative.....???? What does it mean.

As pointed out by the other respondents, it means your son lost the appeal and that, with the issuance of mandate, time will start ticking for...

If the witness is under subpoena and fails to show for trial, the judge can have the witness arrested and held until that person testifies.

Reinstatement on a technical violation

There is not enough information here for an educated guess. The outcome will depend on many factors. You don't indicate the nature of the...

What should I do?

Your post is confusing. You were involved in an accident and left the scene. You had 2 DUIs that were dropped and a FTA that was dropped. How are...

Does someone need to get an Florida lawyer to get something expunged from your record if was convicted in that state

No, you do not have to hire a FL lawyer or any lawyer to request a sealing/expungement of your criminal record. However, if you were "convicted",...