If a defendant is in prison and puts a motion for transportation to seminole county jail to take care of violation of probation
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Answered on November 18, 2010
There's several questions that still need to be answered. Was the motion filed with DOC, or was it filed in the destination where transport was to...
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I was arrested for driving on a suspended license. I was wondering if I need to show up to my arraignment.
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Answered on November 17, 2010
Yes you need to show up, unless you hire an attorney who may be able to appear on your behalf. Unless you have retained legal counsel that informs...
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Trespassing charges??
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Answered on November 17, 2010
The fear is that they call the police for some reason, but if you invited your friend over, then he was not trespassing. It sounds like you've got...
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Was my rights violated
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Answered on November 11, 2010
Well, if the police had a good faith belief in the probable cause for the arrest, they may have been acting appropriately. She may be liable for...
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If i where on probation and move to another city dose your officer change?
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Answered on November 11, 2010
You still have your old officer until and unless you get transferred. It is frequently a condition of probation that you do not change your address...
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I was arrested on a larsany charge over $300. I want to settle this out of court and get the felony charge removed or reduced
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Answered on November 11, 2010
The larceny charge is a criminal matter, not a civil matter than can be settled out of court. Essentially, the other party is now the State of...
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If i paid my ticket will the officer be able to change it at all?
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Answered on November 11, 2010
No, once you've paid, you will be subject to double jeopardy if they try to give you a different charge. Be careful, if the ticket says "with...
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Is it possible for a judge to drop a traffic felony charge to a misdemeanor w/prob. for this case? I am waiting on court date.
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Answered on November 10, 2010
It sounds as though you may have already pled to a felony, if you already pled nolo contendre. Speak to an attorney immediately to see what, if...
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My boyfriend just got arrested for assualt and battery he is 17. WIthout proff they are trying to charge him as an adult.
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Answered on November 10, 2010
They can charge him if they think he was involved with the criminal activity that led to the harm- that's known as principle theory. However, he...
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Can a Grand Jury be used if the local DA won't prosecute a criminal?
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Answered on November 10, 2010
For the prosecution to be local, it would have to be handled by the local DA- even if the DA decides to use a grand jury process. If there is...