What are the chances when charged with first degree grand theft, and the feds decide to take over the case.

There are many factors that are taken into account when a decision is made regarding both charges and sentencing. Even if the federal authorities...

Assuming you do not have an attorney and are charged with a misdemeanor: Most misdemeanor cases in Miami are set directly for trial after...

What happens if the deffendant is found guilty for resisting without violence?

In Miami, most misdemeanors do NOT result in jail sentences. You need to discuss your case with an attorney down here, as you may have options...

Can the time spent on house arrest be counted as time served?

NO. Section 921.161(1), Florida Statutes (2000), sets out the scope of the credit against a prison sentence to which a defendant is entitled....

Respectfully, a Florida criminal Assault is NOT an attempted battery, though attempting a battery could qualify as an assault. 784.011...

How can I get my DUI case extradited?

I/we do not understand the question. Initially, the process of extradition has nothing to do with what you are asking. Extradition is a process...

Two people can be ARRESTED for possession the same contraband, but the State Attorney here in Miami cannot convict both of them. Possession of...

I have been charged for grand theft and I just got a court apperance?

I will expand on my colleague's answer above. Here in Miami, the default scenario requires you to attend all hearings except for arraignment (if...

Please help me i dont know what to do?

You need to retain a lawyer down here yesterday. He or she will be able to act as your mouthpiece, give you advice, and insulate you from the...

Probation violation

BB is correct on the possible jail time...no biggie. If a warrant is issued then a reasonably low bond would be set, as it is just a...