Does she have the right ?

PTI is a contract between the State and you. If you do what the State wants, then the State will drop the charges. When you started PTI, you...

The form has been used by many. The success or failure to the form is dependent on the jurisdiction and facts.

Getting on the docket is determined by how crowded the judge's docket is at the oment. Generally, the judicial assostant controls the setting of...

Is jail my only option

There are always options. Since your first DUI was so long ago, there is no mandatory jail required by the DUI statute. As such, the judge has all...

As a general rule in Palm Beach County, you earn 5 days gain time for every 30 days you serve. If you were to become a trustee, you could earn 10...

Is house arrest considered in lieu of jail time or is there a work release program in jail?

Many times house arrest is substituted for jail time, but the number is often increased. For example, if the State wanted 30 days in jail, they...

Will voluntarily checking into rehab help me avoid jail time? I am going to anyway but does it look good to judge? Thank you

More than likely, yes. You can receive day for day jail credit for in-patient treatment; out-patient does not count. So, if you believe you might...

Wit my case

There are many excellent attorneys in Fort Pierce. I strongly suggest you retain one to help you with your case.

Can a lawyer get this cleared without jail or my presence ?

It's certainly possible to take care of your case without jail, but highly unlikely without your presence. Nonetheless, if you consult with a...

Public defender wouldn't see me not enough time I'm going to ask for a continuance to get her informed What do i do next ?

Public defenders are attorneys like any other attorney; however, their caseload is much greater than a privately retainer attorney. As such,...