How long can my brother be held in jail with no bond before he goes to trial?

Your brother could invoke his right to a "speedy trial." This means Trial must commence within 50 days. However, this could back fire if your...

I live in Florida and hit a speeding ticket in Georgia going MPH in a MPH - will GA notify FL of my ticket

Yes, states do share this information, so points will be added to your driving record in accordance with Florida laws. If there is still time, I...

Can I get locked up for sunglasses that I did not steal?

Not a very nice cousin!! I practice in Hernando County and although it doesn't seem to take much to be arrested here, I doubt law enforcement would...

DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE ABOUT THIS MATTER, EXCEPT A LAWYER YOU HIRE! CAPS intended! You can be as pure and innocent as a new born baby and still be...

I moved your question to general criminal defense so you may get additional responses. It is perfectly legal for a person to be arrested via...

I missed my schedule probation metting on monday?

If you have not yet been arrested, get a hold on this situation. Follow the advice above and get proof that you have a medical condition that has...

Adding to the above. in our cyber connected world, data never dies. So some extraneous information lives on forever. It is true that you can demand...

If i paid a cash bond in one county but there's a hold for another county how long can they hold the inmate for

First, you won't get your cash back. The Clerk of Court will apply it to any fees or fines associated with the case you posted the bond on. Second,...

Do I have grounds to sue this county or state for the way they handled my case?

Sadly, our jails have become surrogate mental health facilities because of the shameful underfunding of mental health care services and...

Driving under a suspension to avoid jail time should i have my lic reinstate by my court date

Getting your license reinstated will go a long way in reducing the consequences of this charge. Having a good lawyer by your side who can negotiate...