I failed to appear at a court date for traffic offense, driving without valid license. how much time will i spend in jail?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
Generally sneaking most prosecutors in Lee county are reasonable in these types of exigent circumstances, and will agree (usually through a...
Two different criminal cases in different counties only days apart; wondering how this is going to play out.
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Answered on July 29, 2013
Hopefully you are being represented on these two cases by a capable counsel experienced in both types of cases. However, if you unfortunately are...
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Headed to trial for divorce in 5 days and attorney withdrew from my case should I represent myself or hire a new lawyer?
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Answered on July 29, 2013
A divorce can be very stressful, but obviously you should not attempt to defend yourself, in the same manner that one should not treat one's...
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Is it possible to withdraw a plea deal because immigration consequences weren't explained to defendant?
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Answered on July 29, 2013
Pursuant to the most recent Supreme Court case on said matter in Florida, any cases alleging ineffective assistance of counsel based solely on your...
If i haven't been assigned a public defender yet does that mean i haven't been charged with anything yet?
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Answered on July 29, 2013
The assignment of a public defender has nothing to do with whether a formal information will be filled against an individual. Contact any attorney...
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I didn't complete a condition of my probation but my probation has ended. Can I still be violated?
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Answered on July 27, 2013
As my other fellow attorneys have stated, if no V.O.P. Warrant has been issued and your probationary period has lapsed or ended, you are in the clear.
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My son is incarcerated at the Lee jail. Why has there not been a pub. def. assigned yet? Had a lawyer motion to dismiss due to $
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Answered on July 07, 2013
Fees generally vary between attorneys based on what they feel is an appropriate fee based on the charges. I also agree with my colleagues that you...
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So who qualifies for a public defender? Is it because the charges are so high in points-?
I am a teacher and can not afford
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Answered on July 07, 2013
A public defender is assigned to anyone who simply can not afford to retain private counsel. I was myself a former assistant public defender and...
I am on federal probation for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. I have 4 co defendants. The amount of restitution was 1600 join
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Answered on June 29, 2013
I agree with all my colleagues, very, very slight chance of early termination with outstanding restitution. Same would apply frankly in mosts state...
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Online community service
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Answered on May 26, 2013
The simple answer is just ask your probation officer. It's a quick and simple phone call, and he or she will let you know for certain. Otherwsie...