I sent my letter too Tallahassee with finger print car for expungment what next

Assuming you otherwise qualify to have your charges either sealed or expunged, you would need to send the following to FDLE: 1. $75; 2. ...

What does a suspended sentence mean?

A suspended sentence is when a Judge does not hand down the full sentence imposed, but reserves the right to do so in the future. Ms. Shulman is...

What can I do to help him? And should I try to get a different public defender for his case.

If you can't afford a private attorney, you could request a meeting with his public defender. Sometimes it helps to have an office conference with...

The answer is maybe. I would need more information to determine what sentence was given by the court. Normally, a Judge can terminate probation...

I had an arraignment already and i opted to get a private lawyer, now i have a pre-trial conference coming up

Yes it should be possible. If you qualify for a Public Defender you should be able to have one appointed at the pre-trial conference.

Does the victim of sexual assault have the authority to drop charges against their abuser?

As a victim, you do not have the authority to drop the charges. That decision is made by the State. However, you can express your wishes to the...

Unable to change police statement as claimant (domestic violence which resulted in arrest and Class A misdemeanor charge).

You cannot change or modify your original statement. However, you can discuss the case with the prosecutor and inform him or her that your...

Will i need to hire an attorney for a misdemeanor charge? It's my very first offense and I plan to plead guilty.

An experienced attorney may be able to reduce the charge or the sentence. Further, an attorney can review the evidence and determine if a plea of...

Do I need a DUI lawyer for first offense, out of state?

Yes-you should hire an experienced attorney. There may be potential pre-trial motions you can file in your case which may reduce or eliminate the...

I was pulled over for failure to stop at a stop sign but didn't get a ticket till two months later I received one in the mail th

You may want to hire a traffic ticket attorney and contest the citation. An attorney can review any unreasonable delay in you receiving the...