Can a charge of careless driving be fought using a defense of "extenuating circumstances". Does the driver have any defense?

"Extenuating circumstances" would not be a defense. However, based upon your facts, the State may have some proof issues that may help in obtaining...

Can police go behind my house if it is posted no trespassing see contraband and then get warent to search my property.

The search is most likely legal, see Florida v. Riley, 488 U.S. 445 (1989). In that case, the U.S. Supreme Court held that an officer's...

Hi all. i was convicted of dui dec.10 in broward county florida and then 8 days later got dwls. v.o.p. jail time mandatory?

Jail is not mandatory. However, a judge will not like that you picked up a new charge just 8 days after being sentenced for a DUI, which means that...

What is the minimum sentence for grand theft first degree?

If it is a first-degree felony, the punishment is up to 30 years in prison. If it is third-degee felony grand theft, then the potential penalties...

What is the statute of limitations for a warrant in florida for fradulent activities? it was issued in 03.

As far as I know, there is not a statute of limitations (SOL) for arrest warrants. If charges have not been filed, the SOL may be a defense to a...

What is the max penalty for 10,000 dollar theft from a job in the state of FL

It is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine and payment of restitution to the victim for the amount...

Can smoking salvia be in violation of probation in the State of Florida?

Salvia divinorum was recently added as a Schedule I controlled substance by the Florida legislature. Possession of salvia is now a third-degree...

If you pled to a new criminal offense while you were on probation, your probation officer may decide to file a violation of probation affidavit in...

Mr. Waggoner is absolutely right. If you simply plea guilty, it could affect you the rest of your life, namely it may impair your ability to find a...

What are the maximum age of a guy dating a 17 year old girl in Florida?

Fla. Stat. 784.05 states, in relevant part: "1) A person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of...