Is leaving a child unattended while vehicle running a misdemeanor or a felony?

The final charge would be dictated by the prosecutor and in part controlled by the facts of the case. As your grandchild was not hurt nor were...

Does petit theft have to be proven beyond a doubt for a person to be found guilty?

Beyond a reasonable doubt is the burden of proof that the prosecutor must meet in any criminal case.... Have they offered you a diversion program...

Is a marijuana smell described in the officers own words as "faint" enough on it's own for probable cause to search a vehicle?

the odor marijuana is probable cause to search the vehicle. Of course, the officer has to have had training and/or experience with the drug and...

Would I have a juvenile record based on the following details, and would this affect my ability to get a job?

It sounds as though you paid the civil penalty for petit theft that the store is entitled to under florida law. If you never were arrested, went...

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Does the attorney pursue the c-defendant for a confession?

The attorney, meaning the trial attorney that your husband had in 1983, must do what is legally and ethically possible to defend his client. If...

How will a person under the age of 16 be tried for a class C felony?

Juvenile charges can result in a fine which the parents may be responsible for and a child can't go to prison rather they can go to a juvenile...

Can a defendant representing himself participate in the Jury Selection process?

Yes. If you're there alone, you get to do everything. Ask if you're allowed to backstrike.

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Making restitution of tangible goods when they are not in your possession?

The value of the pet might be ambiguous. You may need a restitution hearing within which the State has to establish what the restitution amount...

Is it possible for a defendant that has not hired an attorney to view a police officers history or other info?

You'll have to do public records requests with the Sheriff's office and go through them yourself once the sheriff releases them to you. You'll...

31 over is a mandatory appearance on a civil traffic ticket. Reckless Driving would be the criminal charge, which could lead to jail time, but it...