What happen if my lawyer can not find the defendant to serve the paper after 2 or 3 extension?

If the Defendant was a resident and cannot be found then your attorney will need to file an Alias Summons and an Affidavit of Diligent Search and...

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I have only been charged with petty theft not convicted. Will I be able to get a telemarketing license in Florid?

If you have been charged but your case has not yet reached a resolution then I would contact a local criminal defense attorney as soon as possible...

Am I still on the hook for a misdomenor written arrest for marijuana? Tampa FL. Written arrest on 10/23/15, court date 3/2/15?!

Under your fact pattern there does appear to be a speedy trial violation however, like a previous attorney noted there is a proper notice that must...

Can I sue the hospital for malpractice?

You most definitely can go after the hospital in this case in addition to the practitioners who ordered the morphine administered to your son. The...

That is a disappointing set of circumstances. Your insurance will cover whatever property damage you may have. If you have whiplash then I strongly...

You have alot going on in the body of this question so I will address it as I advise my clients. Typically auto accidents take anywhere from 6...

I highly doubt that it would affect your brother obtaining a PD. Atleast not in Florida. Bondsman typically take 10%, which is in essence not a lot...

Can i be tried for the same offense twice?

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides, "No person shall … be subject for the same offence [sic] to be twice put in jeopardy of life...

If you have been arrested but not convicted can those charges be removed from your record?

It depends on what you mean by "not convicted." If your case has not yet fully been resolved then no you cannot go forward with either the Sealing...

Slip and fall cases can be very tricky and are largely reliant on the facts surrounding your fall and the premises. First, I would strongly...