In a drug trafficking case, isn't the jury supposed to decide if you get the multiplier added?

No, the jury does not have to decide the multiplier. The jury must find the weight of the drugs to determine if the amount is a trafficking amount....

Lee County generally grants 5 days per month good time- so on a 270 day sentence, he will likely serve 45 less, or 225, less any time served. If he...

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Will I be arrested if I go to substance abuse classes while having a warrant?

You can be arrested any time you have a warrant, it's a matter of when you are located by law enforcement. You will probably not be arrested just...

Ha- never heard of a 'hand registration.' Generally, touching or striking someone against their will is a battery, and doing so causing serious...

'Off Bond' is not a charge, it means that he is no longer bonded out, perhaps due to a violation of his bond conditions. If the charges were...

Is it possible to get the maximum sentence imposed if it’s your first time getting a drug trafficking charge?

I agree with the first two answers. K2 (or "spice") is interesting because it's a street name while the suspect substance often contains different...

What is the reason for a prosecutor wanting rolling finger prints in court when the jail already has a copy ?

Fingerprints that are rolled in court are self-authenticating. It's easier to admit them into evidence than prints rolled at the jail, so it's...

What is a split sentence?

A split sentence is incarceration followed by supervision. It sounds like in this case 15 years (as a minimum mandatory) followed by 2 years...

Is it possible to have a judge reconsider a felony or lessen the charge from 10 years ago to help me join the army. ?

You can't go back and change the charge now, it's too late. If you were not convicted (got a withhold or diversion) you may be eligible to seal or...

There is no speedy trial on a post-conviction motion. You may want to post the question in the Hillsborough section, as an attorney who practices...