Does my son need an attorney to represent him when being questioned by defense attorney

As you can see, the general consensus is that you do not need an attorney. If it makes you feel better, you should hire one. It would probably...

Attorneys offer free consultations. Meet several attorneys in your area and pick the person you feel the most comfortable with hiring. Also, try...

My colleagues are correct regarding this issue. Of course, if all else fails, you can always file a motion to supplement the record on appeal and...

Will I do jail time if I get my third DUI in less than 10 years? What's gonna happen?

In Broward county, the state attorneys office take DUI offense very serious and do not even offer a diversion program to first time offenders. To...

In an Appeal to the DCA, on a Final Judgment recommended by a magistrate, at what stage can the APPELLANT request a hearing?

As my colleagues correctly stated, you can request oral argument by filing a separate document requesting it. This has to be filed before the time...

Do past offenses in a disposed case affect a new case with similar charges?

In broward county, as well as statewide, your prior record is considered when the prosecutor conveys a plea offer. Generally, the more priors, the...

How can violate me and can it just be a mistake?

If this is in broward county, depending on your judge, you can try to call the judges chambers and set a Vop status hearing and try to get this...

Hi I got caught shoplifting $103 worth of food at Publix with a friend. what will happen she has past record of stealing.

Broward county will allow you to enter a diversion program and your case will get dropped. Since this is your first time and it is a misdemeanor,...

Is there a way of not getting jail time, if convicted of a felony habitual traffic offender?

I would hire a local attorney ASAP and have he or she speak to the state attorney who decides which charges to file. You may be able to have the...

If there is no reporting of a hearing in chambers is there some other portion of the record I need to include in my appeal?

The appellate rules allow you to recreate the record with a statement of the evidence or a stipulated approval of the other side. This is often...