If a person is paying for a private attorney, why would a public defender be appointed to them for a pre-trial hearing?

Its probably a technical typo from the PD being initially appointed prior to the private attorney entering an appearance, but, sometimes Clerk's...

Is there a way to totally clear an arrest record? A more powerful version of expungement?

Sadly, your husband cannot do more than expunge - and he can only expunge if he is qualified to do so. Unfortunately, in the digital age...

I committed a felony in 1984 adjudication was withheld can I become a US Citizen

This is not a criminal defense question. It is a question of immigration law. If you repost this question and lis"immigration" or...

Is there a Florida statute requiring convicted felons released from prison to submit to monthly interviews by police?

Apart from registering I am unaware of any such requirement. This does NOT mean that it doesn't exist! it does mean that I am unaware of it....

I have been charged with armed robbery however I didn't have a gun. I put my hand in my purse to look like I had a gun

Our (cyber-lawyer's) opinions are completely, totally, utterly and in all other ways irrelevant. None of us know anything about you or your...

I committed a felony in 1984 (strong arm robbery) I pled "nolo contender" - the Judge withheld adjudication can I be a citizen

This is not a criminal defense question; It is an immigration question. If you want to increase your odds at getting a competent answer then...

Do I need a breathlizer?

Do you mean an ignition interlock device? Without looking at both your driver and criminal histories there Is no way for any cyber-lawyer to...

Repossessed car from daughter

This is neither a "speeding ticket" nor a criminal defense question. In fact I'm not quite sure what "practice area" it should be categorized in...

Traffic Violation - expired drivers license. Is an " expired " drivers license grounds for a " criminal " violation?

The law is the law. Th cop followed it and you did not. If you want to act smartly then hire a lawyer and get yourself a valid driver...

I was charges with 784.048(2). They say I posted a craigslist ad and that the ip addresses match mine stuff. what can I do?

Cyber-lawyers (we on the internet) can neither defend nor advise you online. Unfortunately, if you cannot afford to hire a private lawyer then...

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