I'm 23 and going on a date with a 17 year old girl and thinking about dating her what should I do? Could I go to jail for this?

In florida, if you are 24 and she is 17, any sexual activity with her is a second degree felony per Fla Stat 794.05. A simple date is no problem....

Does the judge have to formally accept your plea at sentencing?

Yes, the judge has to formally accept your plea pursuant to florida rule of criminal procedure 3.172(g). The rule says that no plea offer or...

Is thus cruel and unusual punishment and double jeopardy

I think his lawyer needs to file a writ of habeas corpus in the 4th dca seeking his release. There must be some factual circumstance missing...

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Appeal: it states Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed what does this mean. Does it mean the appeal is done and over?

Yes, it means he lost his appeal. Under florida law, he cannot appeal to a higher court a per curium affirmed decision if there is no opinion or a...

Criminal lawyer.

Unfortunately, you only have two years to vacate a conviction in the state of Florida. However, there may be exceptions which could be invoked in...

Criminal lawyer.

Unfortunately, you only have two years to vacate a conviction in the state of Florida. However, there may be exceptions which could be invoked in...

First, if you do wind up getting arrested, do not make any statements to the police and immediately and politely inform them that you will not...

Would it be prudent of my to respond to a motion for rehearing?

You have 10 days from when you received the motion to file a response. The appellate court gives you this time if you wish to respond. There is no...

It depends on many different factors, such as who is the judge? We have a diverse group of judges in broward county and of course, that is always...

Juvenile records are all supposed to be concealed from public view and are very hard to discover. Although I am not suggesting which way you should...