Will I be tried as a second or first time offender?

You question is difficult to answer. By statute, a person cannot get a withhold on a DUI conviction. And, diversion usually is not available to...

I was charged with armed trafficking in oxycodone the judge said there was no probale cause will the state attorney have to drop

If the judge finds that there is no probable cause at First Appearance, or 24-hour court, the State call still file those same charges. The...

Whats the difference between a private, hired attorney and a public deffender assigned by the court?

Both are licensed attorneys; both are members of the Florida Bar. The Public Defender represents people accused of crimes who cannot afford an...

Do we need to have a lawyer present at my 17 year old sons court date?

When charged with a criminal offese by the State, it's probably smart to have an attorney represent you. ...

What do i do if they suspended my licence while in prison

You need to find out why the DL is suspended. You can type your DL number into this website: https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/dlcheck/dlcheckinq ...

If cops take marijuanna from my house and don't make me sign anything or arrest me can they still hold it against me?

Whether they made you sign anything, or whether they arrested you at the time are not really the relevant issues. (They don't need to make you...

Will I get any jail time for my VOP?

Your best bet it to got to court with all your conditions completed, community service done, fines paid. It sounds like your case is a...

Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.191(a) is entitled "Speedy Trial without Demand." This rule explains the 175 day requirement for felony charges.

Can a child abuse charge were adjudication was with held be expunged or lowered?

Florida law does not allow sealing a case, even with a withhold of adjudication, if the offense is listed in section 907.041. Specifically, a...

Need advise for letter to the judge for early termination.

In my experience, the judge is not really concerned about letters from the defendant. What matters for early termination is the probation...