Why do you get a bond once you are sentenced

Don't fully understand the question, but if you have already been sentenced you may have a bond for appellate purposes. Maybe give some more...

Fast and speedy trial

Answer varies based upon many factors. Size of the county and number of judges/cases currently pending. Is the case a misdemeanor or felony. ...

I have a 1D petty theft. this is my 1st offense, paid the fine, can't afford a lawyer will the court appt me one?

Yes, if you are determined to be indigent (cannot afford a lawyer) one will be appointed to you. It is very likely, especially in Miami, that this...

Can a judge order family members of a drug court defendant to unergo drug testing and treatment if the defendant says other fami

No. A judge has no jurisdiction in a criminal over anyone other than the Defendant. That being said, if a judge tries to force this hire a lawyer...

Selected as the best answer

Expect him to go to probation on next Tuesday and to be taken into custody. If he failed a test a warrant is probably working its way through the...

Do I have to stay employed while on supervised 1st offender probation (call in status) or will I lose my status?

Best answer is the one you already know. Be honest with your PO and see what he/she says. If the terms of your plea require you to be employed...

HIRE a lawyer. Unfortunately, since he was violated for a new charge the theft, the probation officer added the other "technical" violations of...

Can the court change prosecution?

The prosecutor, not the judge, can change the charge at anytime prior to trial, if they believe that there is a reasonable likelihood of reasonable...

Can I sue for false arrest and harrassment?

Yes, you can possbily sue; however, there is a lot more information that is needed before an accurate determination can be made. Search for civil...

Expunge charge (not conviction)?

Yes and yes. Typically, a charge will be available to any database information service that purchases information from the clerk of courts...