What do the terms "indictment" and "information" mean in a criminal case?

You are correct. Both an indictment and an information are official documents charging an individual with a criminal offense. In Florida, all...

Can a person whom is charged with Aggravated battery with great bodily harm use a motion of downward departure.

Most definitely, yes. Here's the link to the...

Criminal felony warrants

Pls send me a copy of the death certificate and will close this case for you free of charge.

I have a question regarding a criminal issue, what does it mean if you are arrested for burglary occupied conveyance unarmed ?

Sounds to me like someone broke into a car and boosted a car radio. 5-yr max. 1st arrest worst case scenario should be probation.

Is it possible to get out of a Civil Citation program for a 16 year old who was "recklessly driving"?

I have news for you. You have been charged with a misdemeanor. Reckless driving is not a civil infraction. You could've been arrested and held in...

I been in some trouble in the 90s been to prison pay my dept to society have not been any kind of trouble since .

I agree with Mr. Haber. In addition, because you have been to prison, you are a convicted felon. It is highly unlikely that you will qualify for an...

If you violate community control and u were only sentenced to 6 months and you violate on the 5th month whats the max they

The maximum sentence is determined by the degree of the offense. For example, a 3rd degree felony is punishable by a maximum of 5 years in prison....

I was arrested once as a minor & the officer wrote two separate arrest reports about a week & a half apart what do i do ?

Even though there are two arrest reports, they both refer to the same criminal episode. So long as you were not adjudicated guilty (adjudication...

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Usually the State Attorney's Office takes about a month to reach a filing decision.

I have a withhold adjudication what do i need to do to get it turned to a dismissal or a nole pros

See if the person who admitted that they lied about it will make a recorded sworn statement or sign an affidavit. Maybe you can get a video of...