First time VOP

The amount of time he is facing is determined by what he was in probation for and his prior history. Given the nature of his violation, I would...

Yes, it stands for Withhold of Adjudication.

Can I receive more jail time just for pleading not guilty?

No, you will not receive more jail time for pleading Not Guilty. However, there is a phenomenon known as the "trial penalty," where a judge will...

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Hi, back in 09 i had i was arrested after a fight with my girlfriend. i was released 1 day later, and assigned a court date.

If your girlfriend went back to Brazil, chances are the case was dismissed. But you would need to your case up on the Palm Beach County Clerk of...

I have a cival lien for not paying probation fees because I violated and got sent to prison can they suspend my drivers license

There is no provision that allows them to suspend your license for "probation" fees, but if you failed to pay any outstanding court costs or...

My exboyfriend was just sentenced to 9 months in jail for assaulting me. The power and water bill are in his name.

Considering you are the one consuming the utilities, you could always pay the bills.

Committing a felony penalty

The gun permit is irrelevant, your friends is looking at the 10 year minimum mandatory under Florida's 10-20-Life law. The maximum he could get is...

Can a person be guilty of a crime which never existed?

A person cannot be convicted of conduct that is not illegal. A person can be wrongly convicted of a crime thought, happens all the time, usually by...

How long is it from the time ur probation officer sends the thing to the judge how many days does it take to be in a fect

It is technically in effect the moment the judge signs the warrant. However, it can take between a day and a few days for the warrant to be...

Can a state appointed attorney wave a speedy trial without your knowledge or consent even if you are not present?

Yes.