With infractions officers are allowed to make reasonable mistakes of facts and still have the stop hold up. Things like a dim tag light that was in...

What is the possibility of an earlier release for a felon (first time) getting an early release.

In the state of Florida the shortest possible sentence with good and gain time is 85% of the original sentence.

Can I get charged with possession of heroin if all they found was paraphenalia

Unfortunately yes, the courts have come down and interpreted the possession statute to include the mere presence of the substance. That means that...

I need someone to look over my pti. Paper work

PTI is a program that gives you an opportunity to have your criminal charges dismissed without having to take the risk of a trial. The downside is...

I had committed a first time petty theft it was just 8.90 for three things of makeup. I am scared, will I get jail time?

If it is a first time charge most jurisdictions have some sort of an intervention program which if successfully completed will result in the...

If the charge is filed as a DUI with Serious Bodily Injury then the maximum sentence is 5 years prison on each count. With consecutive time, she...

There is no crime for a simple threat no matter how upsetting it is. If the threat would put a reasonable person in fear of imminent harm that...

How much time do you get for burglary of an unoccupied residence? He also has burglary misdemeanor charge.

Burglary of a dwelling is a second degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. It is a level 7 offense that scores 56 points on a...

In general terms, what is the penalty and sentencing for Felony probation violation in Florida.

The penalty for any violation of probation is whatever the original sentence could have been. So if your brother was on probation for a 3rd degree...

Is the Expungement/Sealing of my record worth it?

Be careful. Many PTI contracts specifically force you to waive your right to expunge your record after the case is dismissed. You may want to...