What can I do to reduce the 12 month deferral to 8 months so my status would then be erased from my record & no criminal record

This can be a tricky question based on the fact that different jurisdictions have different ways in which they implement their diversion program ....

When getting an expungment it says you have to set a hearing. Dose this mean you have to go to court

The answer is not black or white . Some judges do not require client ( you ) or an attorney on your behalf , to go . They are few and far between....

Can University rescind admission based on a sealed criminal record in Florida?

I always have my clients make certified copies of all documents in their criminal file before sealing or expunging . Assuming you have not , I...

Am now charged w/trfkg, poss, and now two fta's. Theres more...There was nothing legal about this incident...

Based on what I am reading here , while many things are unclear , one is clear ..... YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY. Find a good one in your area . Using...

It could be a number of things . Did the plea involve probation ? Or was it a 1,2,3 withhold of adjudication and credit for time served ( although...

Moving to a diff city on probation

This decision in the end will be made by the judge. It requires filing a motion with the court requesting permission to transfer your probation to...

I got a letter In the mail saying that I have a court date for a VOP what are the options of results for this ?

If this is your second posting as indicated by my colleague then you are wasting valuable time. Seek out an experienced attorney in the area where...

I was arrested in florida and in custody do my miranda rights have to be read to me when in custody in the state of florida.

Two things must take place for Miranda warnings to apply . You must be in "custody " ( which means not necessarily at the police station. It means...

I am currently in the PTI program and am on 1 yr Probation , I tested postive for pot and am worried .

If u are in the pti program than u technically are not on probation but it is similar to the program . The positive marijuana will trigger the...

Why do people feel the Zimmerman-Trayvon shooting shouldn't have gone to trial?

It had to go to trial. It was not a stand your ground defense. It was a self defense case. The facts were up for debate and not a decision that...