In Florida, can you be charged with retail theft if you bring unconcealed items into the restroom, then decide not to steal?

Theft can be an attempt or actual taking of an item. However, in your case, I would argue that you have the defense of renunciation/abandonment...

What is the best way to hire a lawyer for a simple motion if I live in another state now?

Your approach seems reasonable or if you have a friend of family member in the area, they may help you look as well.

I was giving 5 years in in Florida dept. of corrections for VOP. Can I file a motion to modify my sentence before my two

A Motion to Modify/Reconsider Sentence must be filed within 60 days of your sentencing date. Otherwise, your only other option available is an...

Can I be held over night or longer on a V.O.P with an R.O.R?

It appears from your question that the warrant was issued with a R.O.R. If that is true, you will not have to stay overnight; you will be booked...

What amount of jail time can be expected if caught at the border if already order out of country for ten years?

I recommend that you sit down with both an immigration attorney and a criminal defense attorney.

If I hire counsel to file a motion for early termination of probation at the half pt (everything has been met)

If your plea deal included the right to termination at the halfway point, assuming there were no violations and all conditions were met, I see no...

What are the odds of the State Attorney disclosing their C.I. if requested by the defense?

Your question cannot be answered in this forum. You should sit down with the attorney for him or her to explain the law of disclosing the C.I. and...

If on pre-trial diversion for drug possession, stipulating no drug use.

Pre-trial diversion is a privilege, not a right. If the P.O. believes that there is competent and substantial evidence that the person was under...

Last Friday I requested a new audience with the Judge regarding petit theft. They told me I would receive a letter in 10 days.

Whenever people represent themselves pro se, the court system is slower to act and react than if they have an attorney. Since you are in a time...

I don't know the terms and conditions of your probation so you should ask your P.O.