The charge against you would be delivery of cocaine by a person 18 years or older to a person under 18 in violation of Section 893.13(4)(a),...

Should I plea guilty at my arraignment?

Unless there is a very good reason for disposing of the case at the arraignment, a defendant in a criminal case should always enter a plea of not...

Under Section 812.014(2)(c), Florida Statutes, theft of property valued between $300 and $20,000 is a felony of the third degree punishable by a...

Violation of probation

I presume that your boyfriend's mental condition was brought to the attention of his public defender who should present this information to the...

A Florida defendant can not make bail. Will (s)he have the right for a preliminary hearing?

First, determine if the defendant has been formally charged before arrest or within 21 days after arrest. Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure...

Sealing and expungements

In filling out job applications, pay attention to how the question is worded; if the question asks if you were "convicted", the answer of course is...

How long does the state of fl. have to prosecute for a criminal mischief charge that i did not go to court for

It is important to find out whether this was a felony or misdemeanor criminal mischief charge; if the damage alleged is $1,000 or more, the charge...

A person who happens to be an illegal immigrant was pulled over for a non criminal offense.

Presuming that your friend has a "green card," a non-criminal traffic ticket for improper equipment will not result in deportation. ICE is...

You do not say why your license was suspended, but presuming it was for failure to pay the fine on the ticket you received this year, you should...

What is the rule number in florida that requires the state to formally charge an incarcerated person within 21 days

Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.134, the State Attorney has 30 days (not 21 days - see my note below) from the date the person in...