Cuban with green card and in the US since 1967. Convicted of several crimes but no prison time. Can I become a Citizen?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
Before you can become a US Citizen, you will most likely end up in removal proceedings as a result of the firearm charge. You would have to apply...
When will Regional Counsel be appointed to felony case?
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Answered on December 28, 2013
You can expect the Regional Counsel Attorney to be present at your court date on the 6th. However, you may want to call the Regional Conflict...
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Is it gauranteed that i will not be eligible to obtain a green card with a third felony DUI charge?
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Answered on December 28, 2013
It is not very likely that you will receive your green card, but not impossible. A Florida DUI conviction alone is not considered to be a crime of...
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What should I do?
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Answered on December 27, 2013
You should hire a local attorney to try and resolve the case prior to your return. You may be able to resolve everything by just paying the money...
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Can you be charged with kidnapping?
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Answered on December 27, 2013
It is only kidnapping if it is against your will since you are over 13 years old. That being said, you should at least let your parents know that...
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Can a plea deal be overturned?
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Answered on December 27, 2013
Your friend could attempt to file a motion to vacate his plea and sentence under the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure within two years of the...
Living in one county but having a probation officer in another?
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Answered on December 27, 2013
If it is a felony case, they will have to transfer the probation to your county of residence. If it is a misdemeanor they may allow you to report...
BURGLARY/ARMED - PBL what is this and i need know the sentence ?
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Answered on December 27, 2013
PBL means that the charge is punishable by up to life in prison. This also means that he is not automatically entitled to the bond unless the state...
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I have been arrested 6X. 2 not filed and 4 nolle prossed. Do they count on a criminal punishment scorecard?
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Answered on December 27, 2013
No they will not count as points on your scoresheet since only cases you pled to or were found guilty of after trial can be scored. However, the...
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PROBATION QUESTION
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Answered on December 27, 2013
I think it would depend on how you have been performing on probation, how long you have been on probation, do you have ties to the country that...