Who do i contact to find out if i need to show up in court?

Call the State Attorney's Office in Tampa (813) 272-5400 and ask to speak with Victim's Assistance.

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Misdemenor drugh posession, plead guilty or hire a lawyer?

A lawyer should theoretically be able to get the charge against him thrown out since under Florida law, they can't prove constructive possession...

As a defendant, can I submit declaration of nolle prosequi to the prosecuting attorney due to the lack of or weak evidence

You can certainly try, but I would strongly discourage you from doing so without counsel.

Criminal Appeal

Lori's answer is exactly right.

If I am pulled over by a police office, say for speeding, and they ask to see my cell phone...do I have to surrender it?

No you don't legally have to. However, just be advised that cops do not operate in a court of law while they're on the street. They can, do, and...

In a Civil Action, do I have the right to make a 'Demand for Jury Trial'?

Yes you have to demand one. Rule 7.150

I received a notice to appear for retail theft (under 100) and retail fraud (under 100). what can i expect?

Plead not guilty, cross your fingers and hope for the offer of PTI.

Petty theft for a federal law enforcemt officer-no arrest but issued a notice to appear-How would this affect my federal service

You were basically arrested already. You might have some valid defenses. Not sure how this would affect your work. As a law enforcement officer,...

Felony possession marijuana dui crash whats the likely hood of going to prison

Besides the facts, a lot of it depends on what jurisdiction you're in, who your prosecutor is, and who the judge is in your case.

My brother skipped on his probation in Florida (misdemeanor DV) fled to Michigan, will FL extradite him?

They generally don't extradite for misdemeanors. Based on these facts, he might wind up stuck in Michigan jail until Florida comes to get him.