Is it legal for the federal government to charge a person the same state charge that got dismissed in the state court.

Absolutely. Not only can they indict them in federal court they can use whatever charges that were dismissed as relevant conduct. The state can...

My friend got caught stealing but they only banned him

Sounds like he was lucky and should be thankful nothing came of it. So long as the police were not called out and he was not arrested or issued a...

At what point is a child considered to be in police custody?

School administrators are given more latitude when their purpose is to investigate a situation dealing with child safety on school grounds. The...

How do I read my Criminal Punishment code score sheet?

Without knowing more about the specific offense, a level 8 offense, will usually score out to prison. Call a local attorney for a consult to...

There are three types of pleas in criminal court; not guilty, guilty, and no contest. Initially, at the beginning of a case you will normally be...

Non-completion of community service hours is usually a condition of probation, which means your current warrant is probably for violation of...

What is the law in florida in regards to obtaining mental health records of a minor in a criminal case?

Unless you are the juvenile or someone acting on behalf of the juvenlie (mom, dad, guardian) there is no way to obtain such records. The mental...

If Florida determines that have any type of restriction or suspension from another state you will not get a license here. The first step would be...

I was charged w/ selling alcohol to a minor, I have never been in trouble w/law ever. Do I need a lawyer for diversion program?

Diversion is offered in most cases where the person has no prior record and the offense qualifies for Diversion. You may want to meet with an...

Is this legit?

I too agree with the other answers. I would probably report this website/business to the state small business bureau or whoever deals with...