My brother just got his 6th DUI , habitual awls , 3rd failure to submit breath test in Tampa .

5 for the DUI 5 for the driving on a suspended license (assuming he was charged as a habitual traffic offender) 1 for the refusal. Total...

1977 I was charged with forgery and uttering a forged instrument. I had a public defender in Jacksonville, Florida. They dropped

I concur with Ms. Glenn and write only to add that there IS such a thing as a third degree felony. You should request a certified copy of the...

Should I get a criminal defense attorney or represent myself and plead no contest?

Often times an attorney can intervene early in a case and convince the prosecutor to file a "No Information" with respect to the charge. This...

Can my husband go to jail for violation of probation?

If your husband is facing a misdemeanor Violation of Probation in Pinellas County, his case is going to be set in front of the Honorable Judge...

Had you lost your DHSMV hearing, there would have been a ninety (90) day period during which you could not drive at all - even to work. Assuming...

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I was charged with possession of HYDROPHONE a 3rd degree felony , it was residue is that the same as actually possessing a pill

Yes, as silly as it sounds, possessing a trace amount in a cap can be the same charge as the pill itself under the theory it is unlawful to possess...

Would I pick up another charge ???

Indirect criminal contempt of court for perpetuating a fraud on the court. I'd get a lawyer and go out and actually DO the hours.

My fiance and I were charged with 2nd offense, but have never been arrested before. What can we do?

A prior petit theft conviction enhances the charge to a first degree misdemeanor. If you previously received a "notice to appear" for theft that...

My charge was if adjudication was withheld will it show up on my back gorund check cause my lawyer said it wouldn't

Yes it will unless you have it sealed.

I'd have to see the document you are speaking of, but it probably means "hold for probable cause." This suggests law enforcement believes the...