Should I seek a lawyer? What kind of trouble am I in?

A minor's misrepresentation of age when it comes to obscene materials is not usually a defense. Check out chapter 847 of the Florida statutes to...

Are there any criminal defense lawyers who do pro Bono cases or low income cases

Have you spoken to the public defender's office in the county with jurisdiciton over your boyfriend's case? The public defender's office is...

Police officers claim to have watched a hand to hand transaction but found no drugs they arrested my brother

Are the police claiming your brother was the buyer? Or the seller? Are they claiming he swallowed the drugs or otherwise got rid of them? ...

Wanting to know the fee for a traffic lawyer to stand with me in court. Court date is already set for early Oct. in Ocoee

The standard fee I've seen is between $100 to $200. However, for traffic tickets that involve car accidents or are related to criminal charges,...

I asked the ? a few hours ago about the consequences of telling the center for drug free living to take a hike.

I cannot find your question. That being said, it generally isn't a good idea to tell CFDFL to take a hike, especially if you are on probation and...

I was on probation for grand theft. I have the court order that as soon as it is paid off, probation automatically terminates.

I would urge you to go to the meeting to be on the safe side. When it comes to probation, I tell my clients not to assume anything. Sometimes...

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Is it up to the judge to offer adjudication withheld or the prosecutor?

The prosecutor does not have to offer a withhold of adjudication in order for adjudication to be withheld at the time of sentencing. A judge often...

I've been charged with 2 hit and run misdemeanors and a DUI. I have a perfectly clean record. Could I serve jail time?

Yes, you could serve jail time. Misdemeanors are generally punishable by up to 1 year in the county jail. I'm not saying this is what will happen...

My 16 yr old daughter contracted a STDand her girlfriend is 18. Can I do anything legally?

I don't think the law prohibits an eighteen year old from having sex with a consenting sixteen year old. In addition, you may not be happy with...

Can a school deputy question my child?

Yes, the deputy can talk to your son without your presence, unless your son requests to speak to you or have you present. The deputy must also...