The state attorney's office or statewide office files charges in FL state courts. A person or entity that feels they have been the victim of a...

Will he be appointed a public defender if he reapplies for one? Or should he get a lawyer?

Many times defendants are not appointed a PD because of the income listed at time of arrest. Then, if they are unable to bond out and they sit in...

I was an employee at a Drug and Alcohol Rehab center. One of the residents was upset with another staff member. He struck and

First, we look at FL Statute 901.15 - When arrest by officer without warrant is lawful.—A law enforcement officer may arrest a person without a...

Is your second battery charge always a 3 degree felony in florida?

The answer is found in FL Statute 784.03 (1)(a) The offense of battery occurs when a person: 1. Actually and intentionally touches or strikes...

Work release

If the sentence was after say 1998--and a sentence to FL State prison, then per FL statute, all prisoners must serve at least 85 percent of their...

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Can a case with felony charges be moved from criminal to civil court due to health issue and not being able to pay monthly?

In some counties of FL, such as Lee County, individuals on state probation who are violated only for monetary reasons are generally ROR'd upon...

What are are possible sentencing

Based on the question and info provided: much more needs to be looked at; A scoresheet will be prepared and though this may provide some...

What happens if I receive a supeona from a complaint of battery from 5 years ago?

Both above answers address the Statute of Limitations issue; Such may help with a dismissal of the charge--however there are certain requirements...

Bus. For transport between counties in FL, sometimes its via a Sheriff van/car etc... but for transport between different States, usually a...

When you were sentenced, many various costs, fines, fees etc...where assessed. Since you are on probation, these fees/costs where made a part or...