Was arrested for retail theft totaling $79.97 in Miami-Dade county. First time offense, how do I request deferred prosecution?

I always recommend that a person who gets charged with a crime should hire a lawyer. I'm sure you can find someone reasonable to help you. If...

He has a warrant in Pinellas County and the county that he currently in will hold him for Pinellas County. That means that they will not release...

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How.do I proceed with sexual assult case as victim?

The State Attorney's Office needs to make a filing decision. You have to work with them and cooperate as much as possible. Unfortunately, even...

Looking for a Federal Appeals Attorney experienced at proving ineffective counsel appeal.

I agree with the other attorneys. You need to have an experienced federal criminal attorney review your plea agreement and sentencing transcript. ...

Shoplifting question

If this is your first offense, I don't understand why they would charge you as an adult. Who told you that? Perhaps they were just trying to scare...

Can 5+ year old domestic violence case that got dropped and i had no court day get re opened for this new DV is not a felonie

It sounds like the case was dismissed at arraignment. If it was 5 years ago, it cannot be reopened. The time for the State to refile has expired...

Sentencing & incarceration

You can ask the judge for a surrender date and you also ask the judge to make a recommendation to a certain facility or geographical area. Your...

My baby momma and her boyfriend has been charged with conspiracy to manufacture meth. they found a tiny amount of meth.

In federal court the amount of time she is facing is, in part, connected to the amount of dope alleged in the conspiracy. Although there was just...

What will it cost me to hire a criminal defense lawyer for a araignment for drug possestion and drug paraphenalia .?

You need to start looking for a lawyer immediately. It can make a huge difference in whether you go to jail and, if so, how long. You should...

Should I hire a lawyer....or just do some crazy homework on DUI cases and represent myslef

I would never recommend for anyone to go to court without a lawyer. Your situation looks pretty good but court is like being in a foreign country...