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Why if I am on probation for a non sex offence charge but am a sex offender am I required to wear a GPS tracking device
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Answered on August 20, 2016
The GPS requirement could be due to the sex offender requirements in the other state where the sex offense resulted in your probation. A Florida...
Can I be forced to go to court without a lawyer?
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Answered on August 20, 2016
You will not be allowed to represent yourself so long as you have a lawyer. If your lawyer is unprepared to move forward at the VOP hearing, it is...
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Is it permitted to threaten someone with a lawsuit in order to get them to drop criminal charges?
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Answered on August 20, 2016
Generally, a representation that you will do something you have the "right" to do is not a criminal threat. For example, a civil demand letter...
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I just received my first speeding ticket for going 31 over the limit. What should I do?
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Answered on August 20, 2016
Use the find a lawyer function on this website to locate a traffic ticket attorney in your area. This situation could negatively impact your...
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Is one Notary Public sufficient to witness signing a will, or two witnesses are required.
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Answered on August 20, 2016
Your question posted in the litigation practice area but is really a wills question. I will attempt to move it for you. Laws regulating the...
I was physically assaulted, filed police report, pressed charges. Person has not been arrested. What type of attorney do I hire?
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Answered on August 19, 2016
Charge decisions in non-arrest cases typically take much longer because speedy trial is not running. It recently took 4 months for the State to...
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My son who is a resident of Florida has two months of Felony probation for burglary of a dwelling and was just arrested for dome
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Answered on August 19, 2016
A lot of DV cases get dropped. Unfortunately, the judge does not need a conviction to violate your son's probation. If your other son is trying to...
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Traffic violation
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Answered on August 19, 2016
I believe you also asked whether you need a FL DL. If you are being pulled over and possibly being cited for other violations, you definitely need...
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Would I be better off representing myself or using a public defender in a strike felony assault charge?
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Answered on August 19, 2016
Your version of events is well-presented but clearly one-sided. You may be too close to the situation to be completely intellectually honest about...
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Appealing a conviction
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Answered on August 19, 2016
You make a very serious charge here. Lawyers are human and make mistakes, but being in cahoots with the State is unethical. As others have stated,...
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