What can we expect from the first appearance in the morning?

A judge with a sense of humor once told a defendant,"Son, bonds are like elevators. They can go up or down depending on what buttons are...

Arrested for DUI yesterday(felony)

What are the elements of an Actual Physical Control case? Actual, or constructive possession over the key to the vehicle. Proof the vehicle...

Can i be charged for second DUI in Fla without being convicted in Pa? Can a public drunk charge give me second offense in Fla?

Probably NOT. For Florida to count an out-of-state conviction it must be a "substantially similar alcohol related traffic offense". (F.S....

I apparently have an existing misdemeanor and was recently charged with petit theft, what can I expect from my first court date?

If a diversion program is made available to you, you will not probably not be required to plead no contest or guilty to the charge, though I have...

Dui

If you want to keep your license, you will almost certainly have to do the counseling. The only way out of it, that I know of, is to have another...

The Back on Track Program in Miami followed in the footsteps of two programs in Alachua County (Gainesville) and Orange County (Orlando) and is...

My public defender thought I should plead not guilty to DUI even though I blew .19- my 3rd- and demand for discovery- will the

The state should not be any harsher on your plea offer simply because your lawyer wants to review police reports or take deposition of witnesses....

Petit theft of 1 beer- have court tomorrow- store owner said he will mail a letter to the court- he will not press charges- can

The 'state' should get the letter from the store owner regarding his interest tom prosecute the case, rather than the judge or clerk.. They are the...

I was arrested at walmart for shoplifting .the matter was resolved in court i was fined for court cost now i get a letter from

Most lawyers are afraid to tell someone to simply ignore an "official letter from a law office". We hem and haw and fudge our answers seemingly...

I added an "immigration law" tag. Hopefully you will get some replies from attorneys most familiar with the process. DHSMV recently contacted...