What happens if I went to jail,the judge gave me a bond and put me on pretrial release im not on probation, but I missed a test?

If you violate the terms of your pretrial release, such as failing to show up for a drug screen, the judge can revoke your pre-trial release and...

It is impossible to predict how soon you will be arrested on a misdemeanor VOP warrant. Unlike violent felonies, they do not have specialized...

I was wandering if i could get a re-appeal on a plea deal within a 120 days of me being sentenced. ?

You are already past the time limit to withdraw you plea. (l) Motion to Withdraw the Plea after Sentencing. A defendant who pleads guilty or...

Ms. Shulman is correct, charges do NOT just go away, especially if you enter a plea. To be eligible to have your record sealed, you will need to...

Are there alternative options for handling a misdemeanor VOP warrant other than jail time?

Hiring a private attorney who can possibly work out something with the prosecutor far more quickly than a public defender. He is more likely to...

CCan I keep my sons mom from seeing until there is a court order?

If you are not married to the mother, and the court has not yet entered a paternity order, the mother has all of the legal rights to your child and...

Florida law, I just got this charges - larceny 3 degree grand thef, used fraudulent I'd or something like that, and forge check?

Any felony charge is serious, with each third degree felony carrying the potential for up to five (5) years in prison and five thousand ($5,000)...

How do i go about asking for a change in the custody to have shared time with my son

Simply not showing up for the final hearing was not a good idea. You should have attempted to call the judge's office and reschedule or postpone...

Yes, you can hire a private attorney who can enter into your case and replace the Public Defender. It is best to do this sooner rather than later,...

The decision whether to move forward with the charges is completely up to the State Attorney. The State Attorneys office is NOT required to honor...