In Florida, can the State threaten you with new charges you were never charged with initially in order to make you accept plea?

Yes, unfortunately, they can. However, they still have the burden of proving their case, and your friend, the Defendant, can ask for a continuance...

If my husband is convicted of 2 counts of drug trafficking 4-30g. in Florida, am I legally responsible for court fees and fines?

No, you will not be responsible for his court fees and fines. However, if you have some of your money in his accounts, those funds could be attacked.

If paternity has not been established, you might need to establish it.

What are the steps that is needed to add my sons stepfather's name to his biological dad's last name?

He would need to formally file a petition to change his name. There are family law forms published by the State of Florida. Search for them or...

Restraining Order

Your courthouse should have forms for this, but you are looking to file an injunction seeking protection for domestic violence. You file as parent...

In any court in the State of Florida, an armed robbery is considered a serious crime for which those charged and convicted usually are sent to...

In any court in the State of Florida, an armed robbery is considered a serious crime for which those charged and convicted usually are sent to...

You need to call a lawyer who practices in the courthouse where your original charge was prosecuted. If I were you, I would have a lawyer with me...

The medical committee said that puncturing the left lung and artery bleeding is a complication and not malpractice,is this true?

Of course they would want you to believe they did nothing wrong. Your question is not a simple question. You will need to obtain all of the...

My auto insurance company denied my claim due to wear and tear.

You should contact more lawyers. You are right that the amount of money at issue is not significant enough to have lawyers lining up to take your...

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