What are some prison alternatives for a first time offender or a non-violent crime?

The first alternative I would explore is an "intervention" or "deferred prosecution" program. Basically, you never change your plea, you are...

I am on probation for DUI, and Broward County. can I move within city limits without permission and notify my probation officer

Yes, you are in violation. Yes, your probation officer does have discretion. You need to tell him or her about your new address. If you are a "good...

What's the penalty besides the $500 fine for refusal of breathlizer test for a BUI ? Could there be jail time involved ?

The relevant statute is 327.352. It says in part that "any person who accepts the privilege ... of operating a [boat] ... is ...deemed to have...

Hello, I have a fake ID charge in Florida which I plead no contest to in 1986. Is there anything I can do to clear this up??

I would just add that you can only seal or expunge a record from one court date. So, if you have two or more charges that qualify to be sealed or...

Can you just hire a lawyer for filing a motion for you?

In order to get a habitual traffic offender suspension (HTO) from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle administration (FHSMV), you need...

Felony case set for trial June 24, 2013.. Does that mean my trial is going to be on that date?

A "trial" is a date that the court will dispose of your case one way or another. The court might summons a jury. The state attorney might drop the...

The state attorney has a continuing obligation to provide the Defendant notice of what evidence the state attorney has in its possession. The state...

If i was to violate probation?

Yes, you should be worried. There is no way to get "out" of a violation of probation or new charge. The best thing you could do for yourself now is...

Does defense counsel have the right to interview a witness for a Violation of Probation?

You shouldn't interview the witness yourself. Your PD may interview anyone that wants to talk to him or her. If the witness is uncooperative, your...

Can I Press Charges On Someone Who Filed A False Police Report On Me in The State of Florida?

If the police feel like the mother of your child made a false police report, the police will pursue it on their own.