What is pretrial diversion

Diversion programs are run by the State Attorney’s Office and are designed for first offenders in non-violent cases. Complete their conditions and...

Will I still need a fr44?

I hate to break the news but, you owe DHSMV three continuous years complying with Form FR-44. You'll have to ride out another six months of high...

You’ll have to apply for a waiver under Florida’s gaming license laws. Here’s a link to the form you’ll need. Good...

I violated probation, and while being sentenced house arrest, was told I won't be a convicted felon, so when does that start?

I'll assume that you got a withhold of adjudication, so that means you are not a convicted felon, provided you successfully complete your...

How does expungment work if it looks hopeless?

You need to retain a local attorney ASAP!

Are you saying you want a new lawyer to represent you? Or, are you saying you want to remove the prosecutor? You can always switch private...

Will the Okaloosa County Court System drug test me??

I suppose they already have and will likely test you again. It amazes me how often people who know they are on probation and subject to drug...

What does a probation officer do?

Probation officers monitor you to make sure you comply with conditions of probation, community service, fines, etc... They may also require drug...

How can I obtain a disposition letter and police report for a case that was expunged in 2007 for petit theft?

It's not as complicated as laid out in Mr. Quirantes answer. The Clerk has a form order for this purpose and doesn't even require a judge's...

Back in 2012 I was charge with breach of trust and grand larceny. I went thru a program call PTI to pay back restitution.

Expungements require some affirmative action on your part. They don't happen automatically, except in juvie case and it varies from state to state.