Whats is the scrore points in florida for criminal charge: driving under suspension with knowledge and caused crash resulting in

According to the Florida Statutes, a person who drives while their license is suspended or revoked, and then causes a crash resulting in a fatality...

How do you handle an attorney who is representing you but fails to keep you informed on what is going on and no contact.

Call the Florida Bar and file a grievance. That type of lawyer behavior is unacceptable. Also, immediately contact a different local attorney and...

Can an officer detain a minor in a police car that is not running and locked for any amount of time?

I am a Brevard County defense lawyer. The answer is, It depends. The most important thing to consider is, why was he detained? There are times when...

How far back do they go in your record for dwls...

I practice criminal law in Brevard County. As you might know by now, three dwls convictions within a 5 year time period will cause your license to...

Is a DUI misdemeanor charge expungeable in Florida?

I agree with the last poster. Under no circumstances is a DUI conviction expungeable. Stick with in-state lawyers who know the law here.

Is a jury allowed to hear about past DUI convictions?

Generally, the jury will not hear about your cousin's prior DUI convictions. According to the Florida rules of evidence, prior bad acts are...

Can you appeal a DMV formal hearing and actually get in front of a Judge - or is FLA really a dictatorship run by the State?

As to your first question: yes, one can appeal DMV formal review hearing if done timely. As to your second question (about whether Florida is a...

So long as your license is suspended out of state, Florida will not allow you to get a drivers license. You must clear up any and all suspensions,...

If i am on misdemeanor probation and i get violation of probation but not a new charge can they send me to prison at all?

If you were on misdemeanor probation, and the state proves that you violated that probation for any reason you can see jail time. Probation is an...

If i was placed on diversion for a misdemeanor is that being convicted or not

Generally the term "diversion" refers to a program offered to first time offenders. The offender jumps through a series of hoops such as community...