IRECIEVED A DUI IN FLA.THIS WOULD BE MY FIRST OFFENCE.I HAD A PRIOR IN ANOTHER STATE.I PLEAD TO A DUI 2,FLA GOES BACK 5 YRS.

Florida enhances DUI convictions. If the State had proof of your prior DUI then it was an enhanceable offense. Second DUI within 5 years carry a...

Is it common to be denied bond on a burglary of conveyance (unoccupied) and violation of DV injunction?

On DV charges people are held until they see the Judge who will usually impose restrictions such as no contact with the victim. If he has seen the...

My fiance found out he had a warrant, then turned himself in but 5 days in jail later he gets extra charges from when he was out

Mr. Haber is correct and if he practiced in cape coral I would say hire him! Unfortunately if the police did additional investigation and had other...

How common is it for a victim slash witness to not show up for a deposition?

Honestly that is about as hard to predict as the next time we are going to have a hurricane. Unfortunately there is no way to know in advance if...

I can tell you that for the most part you get what you pay for. If you hire cheap, usually the lawyer will handle more cases to make as much as the...

Will attorney's take monthly payments for felony trial cases?

I feel bad for your situation. The truth of the matter is that the lawyer with good reviews have alot of clients and that usually means they can...

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You should be fine. However, Florida has a new crime involving sexting. please see this link below. The statute may be challenged in court but you...

Mr. Mangrum is correct. I would only add that if he is a first time offender, he may be eligible for a diversion or intervention program that could...

I am currently paying restitution.

First it is great that you are ahead on your obligation. However I would suggest you still try to make payments. If you can not make the agreed...

Is it true that in Florida you can never have a record sealed or expunged if you have an adjudicated guilty conviction?

I am very sorry to hear that as I believe most people deserve a second chance. Unfortunately, although you repaid your debt to society, you will...