I have a bench warrant for a failure to appear due to expired tag

Misdemeanor bench warrants can normally be set aside within the first six months with an attorney filing a motion and appearing in court without...

What is the process of being charged with a crime from a retail store

You will be charged with petit theft. If you were issued a promise to appear you will get a court date in the mail. Since this is considered an...

Stealing at wal mart and got caught?

If you were issued a promise to appear in court or physically arrested you will have a record. If they are just sending you a demand letter for...

What to expect in court

The arraignment is when you’ll be advised of the charges against you and the state will likely make you a plea offer. The plea offered really...

Should I tell my lawyer to file a motion to dismiss case?

A motion to dismiss would not be the appropriate remedy in the situation you’re describing. You have to first get the court involved. Perhaps a...

WWhat can I do?

Knowingly allowing an unlicensed person to drive your car is a misdemeanor. It is more than just a $300 ticket, it is a criminal offense. Try to

my son was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon 18 months ago , the state has asked the court (4 ) continuance?

There are remedies available to the defense to get the court involved when a witness is continuously failing to appear at deposition. If your son...

Can you be arrested for a warrant in a different county when turning yourself in?

For many misdemeanor Bench warrants an attorney can file motions to have the warrants set aside without the client having to be present. This...

An attorney can file a motion to modify the terms of your pretrial release. I am assuming that by house arrest you mean you are out on bond. If...

Driver license suspension not updated in system?

It’s possible that there’s a delay between the clerk processing the order and the DMV in Tallahassee receiving the information. Your suspension is...