IF SOMEONE WAS OFFERED A PLEA DEAL AND THEIR WILLING TO TAKE THE PLEA AND THE COURTS STATE THAT THE PERSON MUST TELL ON CO-D

It is legal, and actually happens quite frequently. Pleas can be conditional upon many things, one being testifying against a co-defendant. They...

Do I need an attorney?

Your son absolutely needs an attorney. If you cannot afford a private attorney, then you need a public defender for the criminal charges.

Typically, the first attorney (the one who represents him on the felony that's revoked) would request a hearing with the judge to request that the...

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Do I still qualify for a diversion program?

Depends on the individual county. Some counties are very strict in allowing someone back into the program a second time. Others are much more...

Is possession of a controled substance without a prescription the same charge as possession of herion?

Those are two separate charges. Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription is a first degree misdemeanor, whereas possession of...

I stole a item worth $31.78 and got caught and im 18 this is the first time I ever stole what am I looking at

It's a second degree petit theft which is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and/or 6 months of probation and/or $500 fine. If you've never been...

Does the judge follow the CPC score sheet, or is he/she allowed to just impose sentence?

Essentially, the scoresheet gives you the minimum. The judge can divert from the scoresheet if your attorney files a downward departure and it's...

What would her sentence be?

A scoresheet is definitely needed. But each one of those charges is a third degree felony punishable by UP TO 5 years in prison/probation. You...

I am a parent. Was given a citation for underage drinking at my house and paid a fine. Will that show up on a background check?

In some states, such as Florida, this citation would be a misdemeanor and would certainly show up on a background check if you pled to it. It...

I received a speeding citation in Florida for going 64 in a 55. I have a New York State Driver License. Will I receive points?

You could receive points if the judge adjudicates you on the speeding charge. It doesn't necessarily mean you CANNOT get a Florida driver's license...