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Can you explain the domestic violence court process in Palm Beach County, what happens at First appearance and/or arraignment?
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Answered on May 22, 2017
What you are doing for your brother by hiring him a criminal defense lawyer experienced in domestic violence cases is the most important thing you...
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Will my fiancé be held?
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Answered on May 22, 2017
Your fiance must have picked up a charge in Collier County to be arraigned there regardless of the fugitive warrant from Virginia. Even so, the...
Can I send her one email. It is about 1 year after she put the Cease and Desist Order out on me. It didn't look very official.
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Answered on May 22, 2017
It sounds like you are referring to a no-contact order issued by a judge in connection with an arrest or a domestic violence restraining order...
How long can they hold someone after bond is posted
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Answered on May 22, 2017
Unless there is a hold on another charge, your son being released on bond should only take a few hours. Check with inmate information of the jail...
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Legal and disputes :
I want to obtain a restraining order and sue my former classmate's wife.
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Answered on May 22, 2017
'“Cyberstalk' means to engage in a course of conduct to communicate, or to cause to be communicated, words, images, or language by or through the...
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Can the state probation violate me if I am dealing with a really bad mental break down
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Answered on May 22, 2017
"Willfully and substantially" breaking probation rules will get you violated and potentially incarcerated. Contact your attorney who represented...
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How do I defend myself against a car accident law suit if I have no money or assets or any insurance to claim from
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Answered on May 22, 2017
Having no assets, you may be judgment proof.
On top of the potential lawsuit and judgment against you, which may or may not happen, don't...
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What kind of time could my 19yr old first time offender son be looking at for charges of 2 counts sell of cocaine and heroin?
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Answered on May 19, 2017
Two counts of sale of cocaine and heroin are 2nd degree felonies with a maximum sentence of fifteen years for each count.
Since trial has not...
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Is it illegal to destroy DNA or crime scene evidence after conviction in 2002 in Florida?
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Answered on May 19, 2017
Your assessment of the law seems to be correct. The 60 day preservation rule applies only to death penalty cases. Florida Statutes...
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I had a pretrial conference on May 10, 2017 for not having the vehicle registration but I did not show in court
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Answered on May 15, 2017
You apparently dodged a driver;s license suspension for your failure to appear. Call the clerk to confirm your next court date and show up on time...