Physiologically, the answer is obviously yes. I agree with Mr. Epifanio that should he turn 24 before you become 18, he is thereafter committing a...

VOP with 3 months remaining on probation. Can the judge sentence me to another year of probation if I agree?

No. The Judge is limited to one year probation for a 1st degree misdemeanor. You need to seek legal counsel ASAP. I assume the less attractive...

House arrest for 11 months now waiting for VOP hearing

I agree that you need to seek legal counsel ASAP. Two things, even though the underlying offense which formed the basis of the VOP was not...

Arrested for the 1st time, Petty theft from walmart. was the search legal?

I would need more information to properly answer your question. Assuming the officer had no knowledge of the suspected shoplifting from Walmart,...

Bond reduction

I assume your boyfriend's attorney has already requested that his bond be reduced, most likely on more than one occasion. Unfortunately, the fact...

two things: First, it is up to the prosecutor to decide which charges get filed. Not you, not your abusive boyfriend; Secondly, as a condition of...

In Florida, can you be sued for pain and suffering,(no physical injuries) resulting from a minor auto accident?

I agree with Ms. George that you need to contact your insurance company immediately. The short answer to your question is NO ...one cannot seek or...

When a felony is brought against a defendant and he waives speedy trial, how much longer than 175 days does he get added on?

Once you waive your right to a speedy trial, there are no more statutory deadlines within which your case must be resolved. As a practical matter,...

What does witheld Adjudification exactly mean ?

"Adjudication withheld" means you were not convicted ( or in Juvenile court adjudicated delinquent). Depending on how long ago the charge occurred,...

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Arraignment scheduled for April 30th. 3rd degree theft. Can't afford atty. Enter PTI program. How to contact State Atty?

go to your arraignment hearing. Tell the judge you wish to apply for the SAO diversion program. There will be an Assistant State Attorney there who...