Will filing for indigent status exempt me from paying cost of incarnation?

Pursuant to Florida Statute, felons are charged for cost of incarceration in state prison and county jail. Usually the cost is $ 18,000.00/year,...

You should retain private legal counsel who practices criminal defense in Miami-Dade County to see if a written plea may be filed electronically...

Divorce Documents

Yes, you can still use a 2013 document signature from your spouse in an uncontested divorce petition filing. Your pro se (without legal counsel,...

You need leave of court (court approval) to amend your complaint to include a prayer for punitive damages. A certified copy of the relevant DUI...

Can an illegal adopt a child?

Yes, something can be done. Step-parent adoptions are possible, but there must be consent from the natural father or a diligent search for the...

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The state dropped my civil forfeiture car claim and gave me my vehicle back, BUT....

If the civil forfeiture was reasonably connected to a valid arrest based on probable cause, it will be hard for you to prevail in a civil recovery...

I am planning on filing for divorce, i have one minor and a child support income deduction, in new york but i live in florida?

Yes, you can get divorced in Florida if you have been a continuous resident for 6 months. The State of Florida does not legally recognize marital...

Criminal background check, must I disclose an arrest, extradition and a charge in a foreign territory.

No Contest is equivalent to Nolo Contendre, so it does appear that you must disclose your past indiscretion on your application. You8 may wish to...

Florida Statute 775.15 governs this answer. Generally, there is a TWO YEAR Statute of Limitations on 1st Degree Misdemeanor and a ONE YEAR Statute...

How long do they have to charge me with a misdemeanor?

Florida Statute 775.15 governs this answer about Statute of Limitations: TWO YEARS for Misdemeanor crimes of the First Degree ONE YEAR for...