I was convicted of Misdemeanor Battery in March 2012, I was given 10months probation, and to pay restitution to the "victim".

My colleagues have all given you excellent advise. While I would like to be able to answer your question, after 21+ years of criminal defense...

Absent a policy of diverting DUI cases (as we have in Miami-Dade and a few other counties in FL), its is almost a universal truth that State...

I got 3 duis with in 6 months the first and third resolved in 8 days and 2500.00 and third a felony 30 days 30 months probation

Sadly, my colleagues who also commented on your question are both accurate and on the mark. From a sentencing point of view the chronological...

I was pulled over for failure to stop at a sidewalk then charged with a dui because I take Xanax.i didn't blow.do you think I

I'm not entirely sure that I undersatnd your question (it doesn't appear to be completely formed / typed) but I'll do my best to answer...

How come my lawyer couldn't get me reckless driving ?

"Is my lawyer doing his job?" This is among the toughest sort of question that I get asked as a criminal defense litigator, and one that I get...

Is it a felony if i have a CDL license and got a DUI, but was not driving a commercial vehicle?

One of the biggest problems that I face as a lawyer is undoing all of the damage that is (unwittingly) done to my clients (or potential clients) by...

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"Uttering" is a 3rd degree felony, and each count (charge) is punishable by prison time (how much depends on the facts and circumstances...

I need a criminal defense ASAP my budget isn't that big but I have one. I need someone experienced in Armed kidnapping.. I need

You are well-advised to physically sit down with a lawyer and discuss the facts and circumstances of your case with an eye toward the various...

I tried to buy something illegal from a friend and turned out he stoled my money

I agree with my esteemed colleagues and would both add one comment and ask one question. My comment is that, apart from effectively admitting guilt...

Son got dui while living in New York, now lives in Miami and got 3 years probation in NY, could this be transferred to Miami

Although some charges are not transferable, there is generally reciprocity between states in regard to transferring probation. The starting point...