Defendants are always fingerprinted at the time of a felony plea and sentencing. However, if the State moves to have him fingerprinted prior to the...

Would it be illegal to date my 16 year old friend Dating if I'm 18

The previous answer is absolutely right. However, if she's 15 or younger it's a second degree felony to have a sexual relationship with her. If...

Can someone please explain the scoresheet

It's fairly difficult to understand the State sentencing guidelines unless you have the attorney actually work through the scoresheet in front of...

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What are the odds of getting reinstated

A first offense DUI in Florida is punishable by up to six months in jail. You should speak to a local criminal defense attorney (perhaps your...

Can you get a petit theft charge dismissed?

Your case will be reviewed by the state attorney to see if there is a reasonable likelihood of conviction based on the evidence. If they do file...

I've handled a hundred Walmart felony shoplifting cases both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. The Walmart security people invariably arrest...

Should I bring documentation of criminal background to court or will the court have access to them during the hearing?

If you are asking the court for a restraining order, you (the petitioner) have the burden of showing that your baby's father (the respondent) has...

I was wondering can i seal my criminal record in Florida with a robbery charge

Unfortunately, if you were imprisoned on an armed robbery charge, you were adjudicated guilty of the felony offense and are ineligible to have your...