How long to file charges?

The longer she waits, the more difficult it will be to get the police to make an arrest and/or get the Office of the State Attorney to file...

Can the police department provide a final disposition of a case when it is sealed, or can it only be given by the courts in Fl

The attorneys above are correct. You must go through the court to unseal the record, then obtain the record of the disposition of the case and...

Need a public defender for possession of marijuana

I would add to the above answers that it the Assistant State Attorney certifies that the State of Florida will not be seeking to put you in jail if...

Dont have job to pay restatution or probation fee off was withheld adduj but still showing up on background.

Attorney Epifanio is exactly right. You need to get this paid as soon as possible if you ever want to seal your record. Borrow the money or get a...

My babydaddy was out on bond for a burglary , now he got locked up again and he has bond but the fact that it is another felony(

It is pretty much a rule of thumb here in Miami that if you are out on bond on a felony case and then you pick up a new unrelated felony case that...

If a juvenile is direct filed; and then the judge gives him juvenile santions; can the adult charges be sealed?

It all depends on whether or not he received a Withhold of Adjudication. If he has ever been adjudicated guilty then he may not seal or expunge...

The maximum for Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is 5 years as it is a 3rd degree felony in the State of Florida. The minimum could be probation but it...

PTA for possession of marijuana 1st offense in Miami,fl but have a prior possession of maryj charge in Michigan

You were charged with Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana. From your narrative, I am not sure why the police officer stopped you. If he didn't...

Should I fight my careless driving ticket?

I always recommend challenging traffic tickets. If you were to just pay the ticket you would receive points on your license and very likely have...

Court options diversion program...do they drug test?

They definitely can test you. If you test positive you will likely be bounced out of the PTD program and back to court to face the original...