Is this extortion or blackmail? I went to the police today and the man at the front desk said no.

Are you kidding? Extortion? Look, before I get all sarcastic (my default position) just accept the fact that you do not have a criminal. Law...

Not as much as you are wasting our time asking this question..... At least the cops are paid to deal with fact patterns like yours. This is...

My boyfriend's sister filed a theft report against him. Now she has dropped the charges. Will the state pick it up?

In Florida, the State Attorney is empowered to bring criminal charges to bear on behalf of all of the people of the State, the victim being only...

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I was charged with a 3rd DUI in October. The previous one was 24 years ago. My bond was $5000.I told an officer I had enough

Not withstanding your excellent proffer, your PD is the only lawyer ion the planet who is intimate and familiar enough with the facts and...

Do I have to have a Lawyer in order to file for my Community Control to be lessened to Probation?

Mr. Fetter is correct. Converting your CC to probation is not rocket science. If you have successfully completed 50% and have no outstanding...

What does "FILE RETURNED TO DELAND FELONY" mean? It's a 1996 grand theft auto case. In public records under status it says open

It could mean several things but there is no sense in speculating when you can get a definitive answer with a simple phone call to the Deland Clerk...

Expect to be bounced out of diversion and have to face your original charge. It is not an absolute certainty but it is almost universally true...

D R for kiting in jail, carries over?

It could effect a prosecutor's plea offer - that is entirely up to the prosecutor. If DOC sees that in his custody records they will definitely...

My terms & conditions sheet from a 1st time DUI that was reduced to reckless driving said "unless prohibited from consuming alc

You are bound by the written terms of the document. You can ask your PO to clarify - and then follow her / his instructions to the "t" or you...

In a federal drug conspiracy case in the 11th circuit, is a specific drug amount an element of a 841 drug offense?

In a word, "Yes". The quantity of the drug must be pled and proven.