If someone had a little charge of loitering while they are on probation but first appearance court said they dismissed

The new charge is separate from the probation violation. So even if the new charge is dropped, he could still be held on the VOP, though a judge...

Can you get two drug felonies ecponge from your records to get your consoled weapon permit

Florida will only let you seal or expunge your record if you were not convicted of the offenses (a withhold of adjudication will still let you...

Am I being treated fairly?

I agree with the other that it is impossible to say without knowing the facts and details of your case. Your current attorney (please get one asap...

Is it possible to sentence someone 6 months STATE probation they violate then it turn to 2 yrs?

Yes, if he admits or is found guilty of the violation, he can be extended. Anything is possible, from reinstatement, to having his probation...

It is not unusual for a case, including a VOP, to be continued while the case is being prepared and worked on by the attorneys, especially when...

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Try contacting the Dept of Corrections: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/facilities/info/ If both cases are closed, there shouldn't be a bar on having...

Mr. O'Brien is right. The 20th Circuit, including Lee County, does not have a diversion program for DUI offenses. You should speak to an...

Disclosing information on an application

You are likely required to disclose it, as FL exempts the Dept. of Education from being shielded by sealed/expunged records. It is arguable that...

It means they have probably filed charges, at least that is the general practice in Fort Myers. You can check for certain on the clerk's webpage,...

Felony scoresheet; if I have 4 'principal' charges that are all level 2, does that mean I will get 40 points right away?

In addition, you can have more than one count charged as a principal- there is no limit to how many counts. the State will often add the principal...