Continuances in criminal cases are very common. If either attorney was not ready for trial, either due to the unavailability of witnesses,...

Can a women be charged with perjuy?? Domestic violence

The short answer to "can she," is "yes." Now... "will she," is a different story. Recanting is a very common issue in Domestic Violence cases...

Gov. agreed with my lawyer on a 2 year plea. Even though I'm eligible for a safety valve she says it won't apply to me. Why not?

Based on the information you provided, it doesn't seem that the charges you described are contained within the "safety valve" statute since they...

Vop for non paymeny got ror now gotta go to court

You should immediately get an attorney to help you prepare for your hearing. He/She will also be able to negotiate possible favorable resolutions...

Public defender was changed a week before court date. Doesn't know case and not confident like previous one. What do I do?

Yes. If the new attorney is not prepared to go to trial and advise your brother of his options regarding a plea offer, then he/she may file a...

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Hi I have been arrested for food stamp fraud out on a $6100 bond.

I recommend getting a criminal defense attorney immediately. (I don't know what the question is, but I'd give that advice after any answer anyway.)

After Defense takes victim deposition. is it a requirement that the defense provide the defendant with a copy before she pleads?

An attorney should always provide copies of whatever he/she has received in discovery upon request. Depending on what agreement the defendant had...

Adjudication withheld, and while having been told to register as AS A FELON? AM I A CONVICTED FELON STILL???

Florida Statute 775.13 states, "[T]he term "convicted" means, with respect to a person's felony offense, a determination of guilt which is the...

Do i have a case ?if so what kind of lawyer do i need to get

You don't need an attorney if the charges were dropped. If this is your only arrest, then you should contact an attorney to help you file a...

I've been ordered to do 50 hrs of comm service as part of plea. The order says I can buy it out. Who do I pay? PO doesn't know

Pay the Clerk and bring the receipt to your Probation Officer to show satisfaction of the condition.