I have 2 felonies (both adjudications withheld), but 2 misdemeanors (adj. guilty). Could I apply to seal my record?

I am sorry but ANY adjudication would disqualify you from sealing or expunging your record. You have a very thin shot for clemency but would have...

I just recently got a notice to appear in court for possession of marijuana under 4 grams. This is my 4th charge within 8 years.

You need legal representation immediately. If this is your fourth offense, you are not only looking at a conviction and license suspension, you...

How can I get someone to drop charges against me ?

You should NOT contact the victim, they cannot decide to drop the charges and you may end up with another criminal offense of tampering with a...

Should he take the DOC sentence, or the offer for rehab?

I am sorry to hear about your friend's troubles but he no one on this site can give him an accurate answer on what to do without knowing all the...

Question about Florida's scoresheet for a felony and the possibility of getting jail time due to previous convictions for same.

Unfortunately it does not appear your brother is correct. While his score will be determined in part by his prior Alabama theft charge along with...

You or your niece needs to speak with a Clearwater criminal defense lawyer asap. In Pinellas you have multiple options before the case gets filed...

This is a serious violation. Your boyfriend needs a defense lawyer to speak with the state asap in an attempt to avoid prison or jail. Good luck

Is my misdemeanor something I should worry about?

Is this your first charge? If so then jail is very unlikely. What is a concern now is either getting the case dismissed or avoiding a conviction...

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Can I plee down a charge by charging the plaintff with a similar offense?

You cannot charge anyone with any crime. Only the state of Florida can. Once charges are filed, the prosecutor may take victims wishes into...

What happens now?

I am sorry to hear that. Yes, you may be tested for marijuana while on probation. Please don't risk it.