What does deferred sentence mean?

A deferred sentence can mean that the defendant has or in participating in a diversion program where successful completion can lead to a dismissal....

How can I take care of a warrant I have from another state?

You must hire a lawyer in the county which the warrant originated to see what your options are for removing the warrant in that jurisdiction. A...

Is it possible to have charges that were made on my 15 year old drop and taken off his record?

Most likely your son will qualify for a juvenile diversion program which will result in dismissal of this charge. It will not follow him as...

Can my mom have her record expunged?

If your Mom was found guilty and adjudicated by the court, she cannot seal or expunge this arrest. If, however, she received a withhold of...

If there was one bond reduction hearing, can there be a second one and how?

Generally there must be new information for the Court to consider in order to have successive bond motions. If the defense attorney can make some...

Hello i was recently charged with pet ti theft im in collier county, and i was just wondering if i will be facing jail time?

You should not be facing jail time as a first offender. You should be eligible for a diversion program where to do some community service hours,...

Submitted all information and FDLE certificate to court to seal record through my attorney. No word from court in 11 weeks.

That jurisdiction may have a practice different from the Tampa Bay area. In a sealing petition, the State does not have to sign off on the...

Dont i have to be indited by a grand jury, to see if there is enough evidence to convict me of shoplifting?

Shoplifting or petty theft is a state law violation, not a federal crime. As such, the prosecutor in the county where it occurred has the...

Where would I look for the Rules pertaining to an Dangerous/Evidentiary Hearing? [Criminal]

There is no such thing. It sounds like an Evidentiary hearing on a violation of probation for a felony driving while license suspended or revoked...

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Your question is a bit confusing. If your husband is a witness in a criminal case, the public defender can attempt to contact him unless he knows...