If a person did petty theft and has paid the court cost..can the company file a civil suit? and do i have to pay them?

More than likely you have received a demand to pay $200.00 to "settle" a potential civil claim stemming from your petit theft arrest. These are...

Grounds To Fire A Public Defender

Mr. Mosca is correct. I assume you have represented to the Court that you are unable to hire a private attorney. While under those circumstances...

What are the chances of going to jail for a first offense dui in Florida?

First time DUI's unlike subsequent ones ( depending on when they occur), do not require a mandatory jail sentence. While the judge has the...

A handful of stoned teens parked behind my car in the dark. I thought I had room to back out, and hit them. Am I responsible?

Sorry, but I must break up the moral/ legal logjam here. It wouldn't matter if the occupants of the vehicle were shooting up heroin at the time you...

Would My Hand Of Defense Be Exposed?

Any correspondence you send to the judge would be sent to both your attorney and the prosecutor. As a result, bad idea on your part. You need to...

I was at fault in an accident I had the basic coverages by law, but no bodily injury. What do I do? How long do they have to sue

Your situation is not unusual as it is a result of Florida not REQUIRING bodily injury coverage in order to obtain a driver's license or register a...

Can I handle this personal injury claim myself or should I retain legal counsel?

There is no question you should consult with a Personal injury attorney, especially one who is familiar with the dynamics of a slip and fall...

300.00 is the threshold amount for a felony, but be aware that for certain other property ( firearms, autos, horses, etc) there is no...

In court my son was told his probation was now revoked, and had to serve 23 more days. does that mean no more probation afterwd?

you need to carefully review the judgment and sentence entered by the judge. My guess is that the judge substituted jail time for any more...

What is the usual sentence to grand theft of a firearm f3

you need to provide much more information in order to properly answer your question. In all felony cases, all parties ( attorneys and judges) must...