I was charged with assault on elderly. 82 y/o lady has dementia & recently moved out of state. Does she have to be at trial ?

Generally speaking, Yes. You have a right to confront the witnesses against you -- inlcuding the alleged victim. Your attorney should depose her...

Help. I need a criminal defense lawyer to answer.

It depends how the State of Florida filed (or will file) the charges against you. Credit card fraud can be a misdemeanor or a felony. In most...

Is it legal in florida for an 18 ear old male to date a 15 year old female with sexual relations?

No. An 18 year old cannot have sexual relations with a 15 year old (with or without consent). Aaron J. Slavin, Esq. SLAVIN LAW FIRM, LLC

I'm guessing your son's friend is not a lawyer? Once arrested, if you are in custody, the State will usually file charges within 21 days. If they...

Hello, i would like to know please if i can reopened a case for domesic vilence.

If a jury already decided that your husband was NOT GUILTY of the criminal charge, then he cannot be retried on that same charge as that would...

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Can i get this taking care of??

If you go to court and resolve the case with a fine, you are most likely going to receive probation. The petit theft charge/arrest will be on your...

You going to want to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney that can assess the specific facts of your case. My office can provide...

If a cophandcuffs me and placesmein the backseat after anautoaccident then releases mewithoutaticket can a trooper cite me later

Mr. Hornsby is correct. If you need any help with this issue, please do not hesitate to contact my office. We frequently handle cases like this...

Any case law on severance of charges (refusal and dui)?

Yes. You should be able to sever your refusal charge from your DUI charge because the jury should NOT hear about your prior record and/or any...

Can a 23 M have sexual relations with a consenting 16 F in the state of florida in hillsborough county?

The first two attorneys are both correct. You are walking down a very thin tightrope. Make sure you are absolutely aware of her age (now and when...