I have been offered pre-trial-diversion & screwed up n got notice to appear for retail theft for $7 sandals b4 signing contract?

Your best bet is to get off line, into an experienced Pt. Charlotte area criminal defense attorney's office and have a meaningful face-to-face...

What happens if I don't pay the Walmart Penalty Claim

To get the penalty they have to be able to prove (by clear and convincing evidence) that they were injured by your theft. The statute (see F.S....

If his failure to complete anger management refers to some sort of court ordered anger management then he is probably in warrant status somewhere. ...

Hi experts, my Fiance has been charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.. he has been in jail for 11months &

Possession of a firearm or a deadly weapon by a convicted felon is a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in state prison (see:...

Question about obtaining a lawyer?!

This is a personal decision that can only be made by you. As with any such choice there are pros and cons on both sides. As I mentioned in my...

A status hearing is a pretrial hearing where the Court familiarizes itself with the procedural posture of the case and both side's readiness for...

How likely is a conviction by jury trial of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon if the only evidence is an accusation.

To secure a conviction in criminal court the government is required to present proof beyond a reasonable doubt, in the form of admissible evidence,...

Daughter incarcerated for home invasion, a rifle was involved and injuries caused but she was not aware of the weapon?

She may never have been in trouble before but she sure is now. Based solely upon what you rhave proffered, the issue of whether or not she had...

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How much time can a person get ffor being in da wrong place at wrong time. But didnt do a crime. People with her did.

There is no such crime as "being in a place". You may, however, be charged as an accessory or as a principal to an offense for "knowingly being...

So long as the Judge stated "credit time served" on the record it is a condition of his sentence and DOC must calculate it when he is entered into...