Agree with Mosca. You should always expect for the worst with probation officers. Assuming this was a DUI case, bringing along with it issues...

Can unmarked police car give citation

Yes. The car is not giving you the citation, the police officer is. A cop on a bike, Seqway, on foot, or in a car (marked or unmarked) can issue...

My question would be: What was the pretrial release violation? Did he/she pick up a new case or was it some sort of technical violation that can be...

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What is the longest period an offender can be placed on community control in FL?

See Fla. Stat. 948.01(4): The sanctions imposed by order of the court shall be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense. When community...

If one was taken into custody and were not read their rights can the statement be thrown out if they were under the influence?

Steve makes some good points, but here's even more to consider: if you/one made statements to law enforcement and Miranda was not read, the...

Is an adjudication withheld with community control/special condition a convicted feony in the state of Florida?

The answer to your question has 2 parts. 1) a withhold of adjudication does NOT make you a convicted felon, but 2) you are only eligible for a...

What is the age of statue so that the law cannot go back and charge someone with something?

As a former prosecutor here in Miami I saw many of these cases. The short answer to your question is that the statute of for your offense is 5...

Do I need an attorney as a federal witness and can I incriminate myself on the stand even though Ive already talked with the DEA

Unless arranged for, you have no immunity against future prosecution if you testify to knowledge/participation in illegal activities. You have a...

Jury trial

Most rulings on motions to suppress are "with prejudice," meaning that barring some change in circumstances or new facts, one cannot have a...

If adjudication was withheld, and filling out app that specifically CAN NOT have a felony within 5 years would this count?

I agree with my colleague Stew. I want to add to his answer by letting you know that the sealing process in FL takes between 6-12 months (usually)...