What if you are in jail and you find out there are no charges filed against you yet but you have been there 30 days already

If you can't afford a private attorney, call the public defender and make sure they know and they will likely file the motion.

Is there anything a lawyer (that is going on trial) can do about the choosing of a jury

In a word, yes. The Court provides a panel of jurors for each trial that is made up of adults with drivers licenses living in the jurisdiction...

Terms of my probation say no mind altering drugs.I am about to see pain management.Can i take hydrocodone without violating?

Although it is generally acceptable to take prescribed medications, when a Judge orders you to take no mind altering drugs, I would strongly...

A direct file refers to the procedure where the state attorney actually initiates the charge. The charge is not initiated by an arrest. Instead,...

The law does not require a Judge to give someone on probation a bond.

What else can I do to help myself

You should consider filing a motion for reconsideration of the sentence. Sometimes a Judge will reconsider the sentence. You might not be able to...

Do I list reckless driving criminal conviction on my Florida Notary renewal application?

It is a misdemeanor, not a felony. Accordingly, the proper answer is NO.

My wife went to see a screening of a documentary done by our daughter in Tampa. My daughter asked her to bring her xanax for her

I am a Tampa attorney. I can help you with this matter. I would be happy to meet with your wife or to discuss this case over the phone. Your...

DUI and child neglect for sitting in a parked car?

Advice you don't need now: You should have gotten out of the car while waiting for the friend to arrive. If you are in the car with the keys, you...

Plz help am i gonna be a sex offender or go to prison for life

It is unlikely that you will end up being labeled a sex offender or that you will go to prison for life. If her father makes a complaint to law...