Questions answered by Melissa Engle Peat

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If a witness is the only thing connecting a defiant to the crime all evidence was thrown out due to search warrant errors ?

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 05, 2013

The suppression of certain evidence in the above scenario is certainly a good step in defending the case, however, the possibility of prosecution...

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Closed case with a misspelled name

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

The short answer is yes, you may still show up on either a public record search or a search performed by any government agency based on your other...

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Will i get drug tested when applying for the deffered action.

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

I agree with my colleagues thus far in suggesting you provide additional information. If you mean deferred action for immigration purposes, you...

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Bond motion

Melissa's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

I agree with my colleagues on the issue of bond. It would be unusual for the Judge to flatly deny a motion to reduce bond on the original matter...

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What happens to a capias Warrant if you were detained in another state, but Fl. did not come get you?

Melissa's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

There are additional detail needed in order to fully advise you here. The State has an obligation to pursue the matter with due diligence. There...

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Did Father have any right to take minor child away from the state of Florida during her school time? What can I do?

Melissa's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

I agree with my colleague. The answer is wholly dependent upon the contents of the Marital Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan incorporated...

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Bond/bail/reduction?

Melissa's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You need to speak to an attorney about filing the appropriate motion.

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What is the most you can get for driving without a license and on probation??

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

Driving without a valid driver's license is a second degree misdemeanor, which carries a maximum of 60 days jail. A new law offence would violate...

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Was charged with 3 control substances adjud. withheld, & successfully completed my probation. What will this mean 4 my record?

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

If adjudication was withheld on all of the charges and they all arose out of one incident, you would be eligible to request the record be sealed....

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I entered into. Pretrial diversion for a misdemeanor charge of possesion for paraphernalia didnt complete the terms. Jail time?

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 18, 2013

Pre-trial diversion is an agreement between you and the State Attorney's Office. Your failure to complete the terms thereof could lead to a) the...

Melissa Engle Peat's Answers (92)

If a witness is the only thing connecting a defiant to the crime all evidence was thrown out due to search warrant errors ?

Closed case with a misspelled name

Will i get drug tested when applying for the deffered action.

Bond motion

What happens to a capias Warrant if you were detained in another state, but Fl. did not come get you?

Did Father have any right to take minor child away from the state of Florida during her school time? What can I do?

Bond/bail/reduction?

What is the most you can get for driving without a license and on probation??

Was charged with 3 control substances adjud. withheld, & successfully completed my probation. What will this mean 4 my record?

I entered into. Pretrial diversion for a misdemeanor charge of possesion for paraphernalia didnt complete the terms. Jail time?