I was arrested on 8/18/12 and paid $1000 cash bond. I have yet to hear anything from the courts. how long can they hold my bond?

Once an arrest occurs, the State of Florida has about six months to prosecute you. However, if they fail to file a charging document with the...

Can I still press charges due to domestic violence?

The State is the only entity that can file charges for any criminal violation. However, many things are considered in doing so, including but not...

If you have a criminal history and are facing a burglary of an occupied dwelling charge, is there a mandatory jail sentence?

The quick answer is not necessarily. There are quite a few factors to consider. One is criminal history. If was released from prison within a...

Can you speak with an attorney after being arrested?

A Public Defender is NEVER the only option. Anyone accused of a crime has hire a private attorney at any time. It does get complicated when the...

What to do if an officer gives a battery on a law enforcement charge to cover up his/her police brutality in south florida?

The burden of proof in any criminal case is exclusively on the State to prove that you are guilty of battering a police officer. It sounds as if...

MIAMI : CAN ANYONE ATTEND SOMEONE THEY KNOW'S, ARRAINGMENT HEARING?

Arraignments are the hearing where a formal plea of guilty or not guilty are entered and the formal charge is announced. Anyone can appear at this...

Discovery is required in all criminal case and is the process of the the State Attorneys office providing information they plan on utilizing should...

WHATS HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE GETS CHARGED WITH FRAUD WHILE ALREADY BEING OUT ONA FELONY BOND IN MIAMI?

One of the requirements for being out on felony bond is not to pick up any new criminal violations. As a result of your dad's new arrest, your...

My son violated his grand theft probation with getting new charges.He was sentenced to 24mnths.How much time will he really do?

That is unfortunate if he was already sentenced to that lengthy amount of time, unless he has violated before. He is likely to serve about 80...

PTA is a promise to appear which is often given in lieu of an arrest on minor misdemeanor charges. Usually a court date will be set within 30-40...