Questions answered by Aaron J. O'Brien

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I was denied certified nursing assistant, licensure, due to a charge as a minor. What are my rights?

Aaron's answer | Answered on April 02, 2010

I think you can handle this. You indicated you were arrested for a felony but convicted of a lesser misdemeanor. But the Board says you pleaded...

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What are my chances of Gov. in Florida giving a pardon for 2 Felony's.

Aaron's answer | Answered on March 05, 2010

Rating chances is difficult, if not impossible. But, what do you have to lose? You can download the forms and try. Congratulations on your...

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Disclosure of information on an employment apllication

Aaron's answer | Answered on February 25, 2010

I agree with Mr. Dirga -- get a backgound check of yoruself from FDLE. In the meantime, if you like, I'd be happy to assist you with determining...

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With no prior record, what is the normal penalty for petit larceny of less than $300 in florida

Aaron's answer | Answered on February 22, 2010

If your case is in Lee County, the penalty is typcially 6 months to one year of probation (depending on whether the theft is charged as a first or...

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Can the state persue charges if you've been cleared through dcf?

Aaron's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

Yes. There are different standards of law which apply. But, as others have said, those records may exactly become the avenue of defense and how...

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Hi i live here in florida and i was put on probation i completed my probation and i had a adjudication withheld what about a job

Aaron's answer | Answered on February 12, 2010

Arrested? Yes. Convicted? No.

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Dealing in stolen prop

Aaron's answer | Answered on February 11, 2010

I agree with the answer below. A court will likely find you were not "in custody" of the police when you were questioned. Thus, Miranda doesn't...

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Can my child be questioned without myelf or an attorney present in the state of florida & is this admissible

Aaron's answer | Answered on November 08, 2009

Yes the police may question a suspect without a parent present, even if he is a juvenile. Nevertheless, whether or not your child is over 18 can...

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I was given a summons to appear for a worthless check at a traffic stop 10/20/09. the check date (offense date) was 12/11/05. C

Aaron's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

It appears the State filed within the time limitations. Another issue is whether the summons was timely served. And, there a host of defenses...

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Can i purchase a firearm with a withhold of adjudication in the state of florida?

Aaron's answer | Answered on July 02, 2009

Assuming no other barriers, you will likely be able to purchase a firearm if the court withheld adjudication as to a misdemeanor crime not...

Aaron J. O'Brien's Answers (589)

I was denied certified nursing assistant, licensure, due to a charge as a minor. What are my rights?

What are my chances of Gov. in Florida giving a pardon for 2 Felony's.

Disclosure of information on an employment apllication

With no prior record, what is the normal penalty for petit larceny of less than $300 in florida

Can the state persue charges if you've been cleared through dcf?

Hi i live here in florida and i was put on probation i completed my probation and i had a adjudication withheld what about a job

Dealing in stolen prop

Can my child be questioned without myelf or an attorney present in the state of florida & is this admissible

I was given a summons to appear for a worthless check at a traffic stop 10/20/09. the check date (offense date) was 12/11/05. C

Can i purchase a firearm with a withhold of adjudication in the state of florida?