A concurrent sentence is something that can be negotiated into a plea deal (by an attorney) or that the Judge may Order after a finding of guilt. ...

Adjudication withheld means that you are not adjudicated. In plain English, you are not convicted. If you are asked if you have ever been convicted...

Is it ok for a 16 year old to have sex with a 12 year old in florida

It is a very serious crime, even though both participants are children. Your friends should be very careful.

Diversion cannot be sentenced by the judge, it can only be offered to you by the State. The details of the program vary from county to county, but...

Even if there is no gun in evidence, if a jury believes you had a gun beyond a reasonable doubt, you can be found guilty of the crime. Anything...

How can we get this case dismissed and him released very very soon? With not too much money?

You need to hire an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney right away. This is very serious, and considering the circumstances, it...

Assuming no objection from the Government, the probation may be transferred, but it will go through Interstate Compact and Florida would have to...

What charges can I get with this?

Uhm...were you arrested or given a notice to appear in court? Is your real name in any of the paperwork? What about any other identifying...

Will i go to jail?

You should hire a good criminal defense lawyer right away. Your lawyer will contact your probation officer and the State Attorney to try and ensure...

If the witness don't show up in a misdemeanor case what happens? The case is a simple battery

It is likely that the case will be dropped, but it's not guaranteed. You need an aggressive criminal defense attorney. The State has a lot of...