This is a DV case where his lawyer wrote a witness statement to police, and was representing him the defendant as well

playing lawyer wont work for long, and your already burying yourself by not getting a lawyer. Those who represent themselves have a fool for a...

Florida sunshine laws pertain to government meetings and the like. Florida public records act pertains to police records like 911 calls and police...

Can I get everything reversed?

you need to speak with your public defender about withdrawing your plea, even though I am sure your PD explained what the miranda rights are and...

Can a sentence be changed to adjudication withheld in Florida criminal court after the hearing?

It could have been part of the plea agreement to avoid jail or something. His attorney would be the best person to know. Contrary to belief, a...

Why is it that someone would be arraigned after being giving a bail on the charge

Like the other attorneys explained, this is all normal procedure, but a little unusual regarding the charges that were dropped. It might be case...

Would an arrest and charge on my record prevent or affect me in getting a top secret clearance?

Your going to have to disclose it and be prepared to offer a professional explanation. Expunction wont help because the only thing you would be...

Can I go to the military?

Mr. Olney's advice is exceptional, and I echo him. The needs of the military is akin to a swinging pendulum. With all due respect to the Army (I...

Can a conviction for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon happen even if waiver to prosecute was filed by the victim?

You almost died? Under no circumstances do I see the state attorney dropping a case like this. They will want prison/min-mans, and will just...

I echo Mr. Dillingham-- forfeiture is what you should be concerned with at the very least. And he can shift the blame to you, leading the police...

Thats the benefit of engaging an attorney to handle the process for you. You just wasted $75 of your money. If you would have had an attorney,...