My bf was sentenced to 3 yrs probation for attempted assault w/o intent to kill back in May of 2011. He is afraid he violated.

I doubt the contact with the police will violate him, but being at an establishment where alcohol is served may be a problem - most probations...

My son was arrested for Failure to Appear but they served the papers to the wrong address. How can he get the FTA off his record

His attorney, whether hired or court appointed, will be able to check the clerk's records to verify whether or not it was their error in mailing...

If someone is locked up waiting for courtdate how long can it take? the case is already filed

It depends upon the nature of the charges; i.e., misdemeanor or felony; if felony, how serious, etc.? The attorney handling the case can answer...

If someone is terminally ill, can they get a suspended sentence for medical reasons? is there case law or any cases we can site

Terminal illness is a factor the court can consider in determining an appropriate sentence. The attorney will know how to argue this as a...

I agree with my colleagues and from my experience, it's usually better to have a local attorney who is familiar with all of the players,...

What kind of sentance will i be looking at?

Unless you remain conviction-free (including misdemeanors) for at least 10 years from the end of your prison sentence, that old felony will...

I have violated my probation in fl. i know why and i all that but my main thing is how much time am i facing if

Before any of us can answer this, we will need to know what charge(s) you were on probation and if it was a felony, then what your prior criminal...

Can I have my records expunged in Florida for a misdemeanor if I was 22, and 6 years have passed, adjudication was withheld?

Yes, you are eligible for expungement with the facts you have stated.

What options do the defendant have, d or being falsely accused???

If it comes out that she made the whole story up, she could be charged with filing a false report; however, this is a decision to be made by the...

Im owed restution i never got a court date can i reopen the case if it 6 months old?

The court usually retains jurisdiction to determine the amount of restitution for 60 days from the date of sentencing. You'll have to check the...