A 20 year old dating a 14 year old. Think about this: what is a jury going to think when they hear a prosecutor explain this type of situation? I...

I agree with my colleagues on probation violations being looked at on a "case by case" basis. It is the last sentence of your question that is of...

If you lost at trial, and an appeal was filed on your behalf, depending on procedural issues, several things can happen. If misconduct by the state...

Can my husband get a bond, if he pled to the lesser included if aggravated battery?

If your husband plead guilty or no contest to felony battery, a lessor offense of aggravated battery, and was placed on probation based on your...

Does it seem fair? No. Not at all. However, in this case, ignorance of the law is no excuse. The only defenses to this charge under Florida law are...

My son is waiting to be extradited back to Kentucky on 1st degree wanton endangerment, will they come get him?

Hiring a defense attorney to review this matter will be beneficial for the following reasons based on your version of the facts: First, what type...

Can "deadly weapon" enhancement be taken off of a charge if no weapon was used?

The charge of sexual battery that you are describing falls within the statute of limitations either way. It sounds like you are referring to a...

Criminal law

This is not theft. Actually this is first and foremost a civil landlord tenant matter. Since the issue is receipt of rental funds, several issues...

If someone is on felony probation for a non-felony charge, what are the chances they can get permission to leave the state?

First, you can't be on felony probation for a misdemeanor. A felony puts you in the jurisdiction of circuit court and a misdemeanor puts you in the...

Got set up 30 yrs ago, arrested, "misdemeanor solicitation." Adjudication withheld. Can I ever teach school?

With all due respect, this does not make a lot of sense. You are saying that you were arrested for misdemeanor solicitation in 1984. You are now...

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