My colleagues are spot on. No one can tell you whether or not DHSMV (or anyone else) will tap into an existing out-of-state bench warrant. It can...

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How long does the State Attorney's Office have to formally file charges after the date of my

Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.191 sets forth the "speedy trial" rule. In felony cases you must be brought to trial within 175 days of the...

What is the better time to hold a VOP hearing?

I cannot, and I do not believe that any responsible lawyer can, offer you a definitive response in this regard without knowing more about the facts...

Domestic battery strike/touch case...can it be dropped??

"Domestic violence" cases offer a layer of complication that many other cases do not: Frequest reoccurance and escalation in severity. Because of...

In Florida "joint possession" refers to a situation where 2 or more persons each exercise conrtol over the article. In the case that you describe...

I was cought at walmart with stolen items in my purse but they were put there by a child. Its my first misdemeanor retail theft

You can expect to be prosecuted. In a perfect world the police and or State will view the evidence (in this case there may be a video, and...

If the public defender didnt do anything towards keeping someone out of jail who is innocent is there a way too get a new one ?

I've been practicing criminal defense litigation for 21+ years and, quite sadly, during my career I have known many more uncaring, lazy, even...

I am proud to have such esteemed and accurate colleagues, all of whom have provided excellent answers. In Florida, absent either an employment...

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Counts 1 & 2 are 2nd degree felonies, punishable by a statuatory max of 15 years each. Counts 3 & 4 are also 2nd degree felonies, punishable by...

I am traveling to Colorado and have an unresolved DUI case there- what are the chances i will get arrested at the airport?

I am not a CO attprney and cannot comment on CO law or procedure, but I can give you an idea of what would happen if you had asked the same...