A subpoena is a court order to appear. If you do not appear, the DA can file a Motion for Order to Show Cause with the court to have you brought...

Can any charges be placed against a defendant if their case is dismissed but the bondsman isn't paid the rest of their 10%.

The bondsman would be the one to come after you in a civil suit due to the contract you had with him/her. No criminal charges would be filed as a...

I agree with Mr. Brennan. Although you were blindsided with the ticket, the fact that it was mailed to you does not invalidate the ticket.

If I read your question correctly you have 2 prior DWLSR's? The penalty would depend on whether or not the State filed this as a felony charge, in...

A question about Florida PTI.

I totally agree with Mr. Schmitt. It is concerning that you were on PTI and now have a pre-trial date. This seems to indicate that you have been...

Agree with Mr. Haber and hopefully all is cleared up. They take checking in very seriously, so please put your call in day on your phone alarm. ...

Is legal to date a 25 year old if the person is only 16 but turning 17 very soon ? If he gets her pregnant at 16 what happens ?

In Florida, a person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years old commits a felony of the 2nd degree. ...

Yes and no criminal charges will ensue.

It sounds like you took the 9 months county jail in order to keep the withhold. If that's the case and your withhold was in fact continued, then...

What does this charge mean for me? Should I hire a lawyer?

This is in fact a criminal charge and not just a traffic citation. Your hearing is most likely your Arraignment where you will have the...