If a person plead no contest to a misdemeanor count does that mean they are CONVICTED of a crime?
Both my colleagues are correct. A "withholding of adjudication" may be recognized as a "conviction" not only in some Florida statutes, but also...
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Both my colleagues are correct. A "withholding of adjudication" may be recognized as a "conviction" not only in some Florida statutes, but also...
“Unbundled services” is a term commonly used to refer to limited scope representation offered by attorneys. An attorney who offers limited scope...
None of us can predict what WILL happen. Lawyers speak in terms of likelihoods and probabilities. That said, your son is likely facing considerable...
There’s a bit more leeway in criminal court than in civil court, where specific time limitations are enforced. As Mr. Haber correctly pointed out,...
It means that after reviewing the case, the State Attorney's Office declined to file any charges. They can re-file the case within the next 175...
If they were going to charge you, you would have been issued a PTA (Promise to Appear) by Orange County police right on the spot. If not it's not...
The term "FDOC" means Florida Department of Corrections. They received the "Writ" which is a legal paper requiring that the defendant be transported.
Not enough info provided to give you any direction. Speak with your lawyer.
All I'd add to Mr. Scarbrough's answer is that Florida DMV hits drivers with a 5 year revocation if the two convictions are within 5 years of one...
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This appears to be a case from Pennsylvania, so you should direct your question to Pennsylvania lawyers who might understand this gibberish.