In florida what would be the sentence for Burglary/Unocc/Dwelling and Grand Theft 3rd Deg with prior?

It will continue until he either takes a plea or starts a trial. He and his lawyer can cause either occur In short order IF they wish (and IF it is...

Can you people who are under probation be at the same house?

Absent a specific condition of probation to the contrary or a or stay away / no contact / restraining order I see no legal barrier to probationers...

Advice on early probation termination

Please see my AVVO Legal Guide on surviving probation in Florida. It contains a great deal of information including on the issue of ET. The link...

I work at a company I will leave disclosed. They said they had footage of me stealing food from the store about $4.00 amount"

If the cops weren't called to the scene you most likely will not be charged. Still, if you do and if this is your first offense, then it is...

If an elderly person writes a check to family but tells the bank he will be dead soon should they of cashed the check or 911

Your question is cryptic. Please let us know if someone is arrested and there is a bona fide criminal defense issue at hand. What a bank...

What exactly is the stand your ground law and will that stand up in court?

Sounds like you have a self-defense / castle doctrine / stand your ground claim. You have essentially defined it in your question. Especially in...

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In a federal case does restitution need to established before sentencing?

I'm with Mr. Wallace on this one.

Why are you asking us (a bunch of Monday morning quarterbacks)? You must have had a lawyer when you took your plea...... Did you not discuss...

WHAT DOES WITHHOLD ADJUDICATION MEAN?? IS IT CONSIDERED A CONVICTION??

Again, (as I answered about 2 hours ago): No and yes. No, a without is not a conviction pursuant to Florida law. In fact, the whole reason that...

Using tje scoresheet for sentencing, how far back is it used?? Is there a certain timeframe???

Sentencing in Florida is a very complicated matter. Rather than typing chapter and verse here and now I will encourage you to take a look at my...