Can a felony charge of 784.021-1(a) be dropped at the victims request?

The privilege you are referring to is commonly referred to as the Adverse Spousal Testimony Privilege. This privilege essentially states that one...

Got into an accident, did not receive any citations. Is it possible that I will receive one at a later date?

Technically, a citation is not required to be written right at the moment, and in fact, it can be written long after (possibly days, weeks or even...

What do i do if my sister used my name and got 2 traffic tickets and didnt tell me about the court date until it was too late?

I agree with Mr. Epifano. Identity is an element that must be proven by the State. With the help of a lawyer, you should have valid defenses.

Can probable cause or reasonable suspicion be used as a means to search a vehicle with illegal license plates/contraband located

In order to search the vehicle, the officer must have probable cause, not reasonable suspicion. And no warrant is required for a vehicle.

What is the penalty for disobeying a police officer in florida

That can be a pretty loaded question. In order to answer this, we need to know the circumstances. Generally, disobeying a law enforcement...

I am very sorry to hear about that. Legally, a Judge is permitted to reject a plea, and a Judge can technically force a case to trial too....

What happens if a person has never been to there 1st apperance?And what would be the reason for them not having one

Anyone arrested for a crime has a constitutional right to be in front of a judge within 48 hours of arrest to determine whether the arrest was...

Condo foreclosure lawsuit

I echo the sentiment of my colleagues that there isn't enough information for us to give you a proper answer, and as you can clearly see, going at...

How long does the state have to continue prosecution if the witness is a no show.

Like the above answers explained, in the State of Florida, a Misdemeanor charge must be tried within 90 in the State of Florida. You also have a...

Can I get my case dismissed?

More information is really needed to answer the questions, but here is my attempt to do so. Can you file a motion to dismiss? If you are asking...