Questions answered by Melissa Wilson

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Who is a great representative for false imprisonment, slander, and being physically attacked by the detention staff?

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You should look for an attorney that has a substantial practice in civil rights. You can do that by either searching this site, the FlaBar.org...

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Expected sentence for 20 counts of Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance?

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

There is no way to answer this without more information. The recommended minimum sentence will depend on the Score Sheet Guidelines. You should...

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I am 17 years old and I'm on probation I ran away from foster and I recently found out I'm pregnant I need help

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

I agree with Mr. Haber's answer. Additionally, you may want to contact the Public Defender's office since they often have a social services...

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Can an assessment for the Matrix program be redone after being rejected? if not is there any way to reduce a six month sentence?

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You need to contact the attorney that handled your son's case. There's a chance that the State or the Judge will agree to modify his sentence...

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Lawyer in a dui case

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

It sounds like your lawyer is asking you to do these things so it will show the State Attorney that you are taking this seriously & being proactive.

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Can a no contact order be issued to the victim of a felony crime?

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

The State Attorney will likely NOT talk to you. If you are represented by a private attorney or PD, the State HAS to go through them & vice versa....

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I recently Pawn something for my step sons friend and did not know it was stolen and found out now and the cops came to my house

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

For the 2nd degree felony Dealing in stolen Property, it will depend on whether they can show you "knew or should've known" that the property was...

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Can I file a motion to get my community control either modified or terminated with a court error

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

It should actually be a 3rd degree felony. You definitely need to contact your PD. It is highly unlikely any judge will early term or modify CC...

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Do I sign papers at my probation office once my judge terminated my probation

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

You are off probation once the judge orders it. The judge will also likely take care of filing the Order. You may want to call your PO to let them...

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If someone has been given felony probation for 3 yrs will it show as felony on their record or will it be dropped once complete?

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Of course it will. You have to plead guilty or be found guilty after trial in order to be placed on felony probation. If they were already on...

Melissa Wilson's Answers (246)

Who is a great representative for false imprisonment, slander, and being physically attacked by the detention staff?

Expected sentence for 20 counts of Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance?

I am 17 years old and I'm on probation I ran away from foster and I recently found out I'm pregnant I need help

Can an assessment for the Matrix program be redone after being rejected? if not is there any way to reduce a six month sentence?

Lawyer in a dui case

Can a no contact order be issued to the victim of a felony crime?

I recently Pawn something for my step sons friend and did not know it was stolen and found out now and the cops came to my house

Can I file a motion to get my community control either modified or terminated with a court error

Do I sign papers at my probation office once my judge terminated my probation

If someone has been given felony probation for 3 yrs will it show as felony on their record or will it be dropped once complete?