Speedy Trial waived prior to formal charges being filed. 13 months later, the state is filing a different charge? Legal?

There may be issues here but more information is needed. I assume the original charge was Battery and now it is being increased to Felony...

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In my opinion, if you were going to be charged criminally, it would have been done the day of the theft. Since they declined to call the police...

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I was sentenced to 6 months community control can i get off in 3 i live in Miami Dade

Judges here in Miami-Dade generally require that a person perform at least 1/2 of their Community Control before converting the remaining sentence...

Do I need an attorney? How much is the fine? What is going to happen to me when I go to court? Will this go on my record?

From your narrative it is very hard to tell what happened. If you received a PTA, the officer would have filled out an arrest affidavit and...

Can you receive a PTA promise to appear in the mail?

It is very unlikely that you will receive a PTA. If you were, the officer would have filled out an arrest form (using your ID) and would have...

Are there any free criminal counselors in Miami - Dade county ?

Public Defender's Office (305) 545-1600.

Accused twice of battery domestic violence

You can expunge only one case in your lifetime if you meet certain criteria (see the link below). Law Enforcement agencies will be able to see...

I need an attorney that specializes on appeals to the parole board in Florida

It sounds as though you are on probation (not parole) and are asking if early termination is a possibility. It is important to note that some...

Your DNA profile is taken so that it may be used to see if you are a suspect in any other unsolved crimes. The DNA is collected in both State and...

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I currently have a client who does not yet appear in the court's online system and has not received any notice of their arraignment hearing. It...