Usually, when there are dueling complaints of battery, law enforcement will arrest the person they believe is the primary aggressor and file an...

What constitutes illegal search & seizure? Do you have to receive a warrant for a police officer to confiscate your cell phone?

I would suggest hiring an attorney, as law enforcement cannot seize your phone unless they have reasonable suspicion that it contains evidence of...

How do you get a DUI dismissed when the charges were issued passed the statute of limitations in our state. 4 years

You need to discuss this with your court appointed attorney or hire an attorney.

Why would a pre-trial hearing be scheduled after a jury trial?

Most likely, on the day of trial the case did not go to trial and was continued, thus requiring a new pretrial date.

I live in Florida, and had a case in 1996 the Judge adjudication of guilt was withheld by the judge. Is it expensive to expunge

If you pled to the offense and received a withhold of adjudication, you would only be eligible to have the case sealed. Practically speaking...

Can I return to the US?

I do not suspect you will have problems returning to the US, however, you should consult with an immigration attorney before doing so.

How much will the fine be and do I have to pay it ?

The maximum fine for a Second Degree Misdemeanor Petit Theft is $500.

You would not have a cause of action. The Clerk is entitled to immunity in the undertaking of their ministerial actions. Moreover, it would be as...

What can I do about expungement or sealing records? - as a minor

There is a mistaken belief among the public, and most attorneys, that all juvenile criminal history is non-public. They are mistaken. While the...

My question involves summary judgement

There is no summary judgment in criminal cases. The closest mechanism is a Motion to Dismiss based upon undisputed factual grounds. These are...