What if someone was in the get away car while a robbery was taking place is there a jail sentence for that

If it can be proven that the person in the getaway car had knowledge of the robbery before it occurred and was a knowing and willing participant...

Co-Defendants.

Just because an arrest doesn't occur on the date of incident doesn't mean an arrest won't occur in the future. The arrest and prosecution of...

How does a Public Defender obtain a confidential expert for a defendant suspected of mental illness? Notice "not represented"

If you are indigent and want a mental health expert to evaluate you and is willing to accept the JAC rates, file the appropriate motion and ask the...

By me being arrested but not being convicted can this stop me from getting a job

Yes it can. Simply getting arrested will leave you with a criminal record unless you expunge. Arrest records do not just go away because charges...

Yes. If the decision has been made to "no action" or "no info" the case during pre-file, the announcement will be made at arraignment. If...

I had an attemped crim poss control subst. in NY 1990 at was dropped to a B. mis. can I get this charge expunged or sealed

If your case is out of New York, it can only be sealed or expunged in New York. You cannot seal or expunge a New York case in the State of Florida.

Do i need a lawyer

It would be wise to retain an attorney to help you sort this mess out. Otherwise, you're going to be lost figuring out what to do, who to call,...

Cops

The officer had the right to stop you for the non-criminal infraction for driving without your headlight on at night. When the officer ran your...

PTSD is more of a mitigation factor than a substantive defense. If you haven't already done so, contact a criminal attorney regarding mitigation. ...

I understand the score sheet but I need help with the correct offense Level of a crime in FL. Please

Don't try to teach yourself the ins and outs of the Florida Criminal Punishment Code. Hire an attorney. It's obviously a very serious case.