No one can divine what a Judge will do, but VOP's tend to be pretty easy to allege and prove, and Judge's enjoy a wide range of discretion inn...

Will a background check show I have a record if I completed a first time diversion program in Florida?

Sealing is available in a case where you received a withhold of adjudication, and expunction is available in a case which was dismissed, nolle...

I applied to have a felony record sealed. They denied me because I have previous misdemeanors, two of which are over 20 years ol

If FDLE rejected you then you are done. There is no appeals process. They have the final say. Sorry.

How can I figure the score sheet out?

See my Legal Guide at http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/sentencing-in-florida--the-mathematics-procedures-and-the-realities Then, if you...

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The good news is that you don't need to hire a lawyer if you are going to enroll in and successfully complete PTI. If you are going to bounce out...

I have just completed my community service hrs, I go back to court in a few day to turn in the paperwork for the PTI program...

It varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In Miami, where I primarily practice, it generally about a 4 month process. The Application needs to...

Can anything be done about an uncooperative judge?

Believe me, I suspect that if they were honest about it, then 9/10 trial lawyers would tell you that they'd truly appreciate a mechanism by which...

Probation

Ultimately the decision lies with the Judge, who enjoys a great deal of latitude in her/his discretionary powers to modify a sentence. If you have...

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If Im a registered gang member,can I be a cop.

There is no law that I know of prohibiting you from becoming a cop. There is also no requirement that any law enforcement agency hire...

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Should you accept deferred prosecution if you're innocent?

I understand that you are looking for simple quick answers to direct and very well written questions.; but you are asking for legal opinions, and...