New time served credit law pass?

I am not personally aware of any legislation that passed changing the 85% rule for prison sentences. I vaguely recall a bill about it, but I don't...

Possible incarceration for unintentionally failing to register on time?

The registration statute is long,convoluted, and easy to run afoul of. And well, Lake County is Lake County--not the place to be a criminal...

After i plead not guilty?

I assume you're out of jail and referring to your arraignment date? If you plead not guilty then yes, you remain free until your pretrial...

If you're out on bail on a 2degree felonie would gov consider you a flight risk

It depends on the non-monetary conditions of your release. Were you told you can't travel somewhere (international, out of state, out of county?) ...

Serving 10yr, 5yr 4 vop,5yr dv. 3.8 denied xx, can letters help n to whom? low income family,needs to get son shorter sentence.

The time for filing an appeal is 30 days from the date of the order sentencing your son. The time for moving to reduce his sentence was 60 days...

If I retain an Attorney for a petit theft charge, do I have to appear in court

If your attorney files a waiver for your appearance at arraignment, then you don't show up at arraignment. Then it really depends on how the local...

If I fill a motion in court to terminate probation what is the state law on how long does the court have to give me a court date

The court doesn't really "have" to do anything since it can just deny your motion. So pushing for a writ of mandamus from a higher court to force...

First degree arson is a first degree felony, 30 year maxium. However, with that criminal history, I'd be willing to guess that he can be...

Can i get papers with a criminal record

Well, papers sometimes means being put on probation, other times it means papers showing your presence in this country is legal. I am not an...

Is there an effective means of fighting habitualizion in Florida?

Well, now that hs plea or guilty verdict is entered, he's in a different position than he was before he did that. I am not sure without...