First offenders of misdemeanor amounts of canabis are either offered, or can ask, for a Drug Court alternative to resolve the charges. Completion...

What is the rule number in florida that requires the state to formally charge an incarcerated person within 21 days

Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.134 "TIME FOR FILING CRIMINAL CHARGES" is the rule, but it is not the answer. In Florida one must be...

How to plead?

Attorney Trabin's advice is excellent and I agree. At your arraignment enter a plea of not guilty. Only then can you see what evidence the State...

Should we hire a criminal attorney ( which we can not afford ) or stay with an overworked P.D for our son ?

Although Public Defender attorneys carry a heavy caseload, most are very qualified and do an excellent job, so relax. Before you go to the expense...

What should I expect? 2nd degree Petit Theft, and posession of Oxycodone?

Oxycodone possession is a third degree felony. If you have no prior felony convictions and have not participated in a drug rehab program you can...

What is a pre trial release?? this is the same case of my son who was arrested with the petit theft ( 0 bond) and burglary

Florida's constitution article 14 and the US Constitution state that anyone accused of a crime must be given reasonable conditions of bond unless...

What will be my punishment for posession of Oxycodone (1 pill) and Petit Theft - 2nd degree. I'm a first time offender.

Oxycodone possession is a third degree felony. If you have no prior felony convictions and have not participated in a drug rehab program you can...

Weston FL. radar around curve, 58 in 45, messy writing, 316.189 no subection, messy looks 316.183, N's look like W,

You must appear at court on the date that appears on the ticket. If you can't read the date go online to the clerk of the courts and enter the...

If i file charges for battery where battery was committed but now live in different city/county. Do i have to travel?

Filing charges means you are asking the police to arrest someone for a crime. If you file charges then you are the "victim/witness" and you will...

My son and friends got stopped for shoplifting also at urban. Unfortunately we started making payments before doing the ..

If you are making payments is it under the Civil Theft statute it does not preclude the State from filing criminal charges. Your son should not...