When a judge finds "probable cause," it means he has concluded that a easonable person would agree that a crime was committed. The standard to...

Misdemeanor Probation: How to petition for statewide travel permit?

In addition, your criminal record (the less priors, the better) may be a factor in whether you get the permit. If you have no priors, you should...

How many years do u have to wait before u can try an have your record expunged

You can only seal/expunge one charge in your lifetime in Florida. Depending on your age, you may want to wait awhile, for anything can happen to...

If two Florida residents have sex in New Jersey, could Florida prosecute?

Be careful with such a relationship in Florida. If there is "sexual activity" (which includes oral penetration, not just vaginal penetration) in...

How long can you be held in jail without seeing a judge?

Yes, indeed - Kansas law applies here. However, whereever one is across our great land, the one word that is the most prevalent under the law is...

If i was convicted of a felony in MA and served some time will i still have a record in FL?

Your criminal record stays with you, no matter the state. Of course, everything is relative. A conviction is worse than a withhold of...

Statute Of Limitations

If the abuser is charged, you can bet it will be for a felony or felonies. A prosecution for (1) a capital felony (not applicable here), (2) a...

What is the time limit a dui can be issued

In a separate post, Mr. Cormier and I answered that the state is within the statute of limitations (the time in which they have to bring forth a...

Can a parent of a 16 yr old girl have her 23 yr old boyfriend arrested in the state of florida for dating a minor?

The age of consent in Florida is 18. Legally, dating is not a problem, but we all know what dating can lead to (and it's not just marriage). If...

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I had an accident 8 months ago never notified of any charges now 8 months later they issued a warrent for my arrest and dui

Such a case as yours occurs, albeit it is not the norm. Why did it take "the state" (the local prosecutor's office) so long to proceed with the...