Do I serve original sentence if I violate probation? It's 60 days. I also want to know can I get time reduced?

My advice is to retain a private criminal defense attorney to negotiate the best possible resolution for you. When you are FOUND to violate...

If your on PTI, you shouldnt be facing a felony FTA charge for not showing up. Instead your punishment could be getting thrown out of the PTI...

I have a upcoming arraignment for felony child abuse. If I am not guilty, shoul I accept a plea of misdemeanor if offered?

It seems time is of essence in your case. Usually when you dont take a plea offer at arraignment with the Public Defender then the offers keep...

Does the Florida statue for prostitution find me guilty even if I completed my PTI program ?

You should get your record expunged. If this is the only charge that you were ever arrested for then you should get it expunged. Expunging your...

Should I have been read my Miranda rights after I was arrested for refusing to answer Sheriffs questions without a lawyer?

From what you described, this a complex case involving multiple witnesses. Its possible that the police spoke with your children, your wife, and...

Is the arrest legal?

Unfortunately the arrest was legal. In Florida the property laws are very draconian. A property owner, representative of the property owners, or...

Can a domestic violence charge be dropped if the victim does not want there to any charges, if they already gave a statement

This is a good question and also this question shows the growing misconception regarding domestic violence charges. The police dont completely...

Pre trial diversion program or fight for my case?

I face this question like yours every time with my current and past clients. This is how I advise them- Where do you see yourself in 5-10...

Can the prosectur amend my simple dui charge to first degree dui?

Yes they could...negotiating with the state is always a delicate dance...if an attorney pushes too hard then the prosecutor can amend the...

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Is a 6 month interlock device mandatory for a first time DUI?

it is not mandatory for time dui if its a simple dui (below .08)....if you refused the breathalyzer or have a BAC over .08 then it becomes...

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