How much is it too hire a defense attorney??

You mention "so far." Are you anticipating additional charges for him? Don't answer that here just know that's an important question. Costs...

Turned in verse arrested on abscond from felony probation?

Absconding and VOP will likely be a no bond at first. Depending upon new charges versus technicals (besides FTA), prior violations, underlying...

If the defense attorney declines to either put the defendant on the stand to defend himself, or offers to instead, play the

There's a couple questions here. Who decides whether the defendant takes the stand? How do you know that the lawyer playing the arrest and jail...

Can I still bail out off jail to get my own attorney?

I know you're frustrated awaiting your day in court with a presumably too expensive bail or a remand. Your attorney can file a motion to reduce or...

A loan originator in Florida isn't one of the job or professional license applications requiring unsealing of expunged records. The Court can often...

How do i clear my name?

Right now it doesn't sound like you need to "clear your name." The police are basically saying they have evidence linking two phone calls, at least...

Multiple cases on criminal case management. What is case management? Why would a criminal be in case management for over a year

As a general rule, a client out on bond benefits from a delay more than the State and obviously more than if the client were in custody. The time...

Part of punishment for a crime can include court costs, prosecution costs, restitution, pretrial supervision, etc. However it is illegal to...

The simple answer is that it depends. Without knowing whether a felony or misdemeanor, and though it shows your question arises from the Orlando...

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney Haber's answer above laid out good legal observations. The law doesn't allow the victim to dictate the State's handling of the case. Many...