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My fiance attempted to scare me by hitting me with a car. Cops arrested her against my wishes. Not pressing charges. What to do

Don's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

I agree with Mr. Haber. But you also need to contact her defense attorney and make a sworn statement declining prosecution and as to what the...

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If I have already hired an attorney, do i need to attend my arraignment hearing?

Don's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

Ask the attorney that you hired.

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My daughter was 15 when she was held against her will. the police officer was asking questions and she got mad,

Don's answer | Answered on October 11, 2013

If it happened when she was a juvenile, it should not show up on a public records check. You need to hire an attorney to look into the matter.

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What are the chances of getting convicted?

Don's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

A confession is usually pretty damning evidence. When corroborated by another person and an act, it is worse still. All the state has to do to...

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Hi i. Went to court and they gave me a withhold adjudication on a ticket. I have to pay 166.50. Does this stay on record after ?

Don's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

Yes, it will remain on your driving record for 75 years. However, it will show that adjudication was withheld and that you received no points. It...

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DUI first offense in Florida

Don's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

Mr. Laden laid out the possible consequences very well. In most instances, I would suggest that he will not get jail time, but that is a...

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Can my 15 year old son be charged with lewd and lascivious battery from mutual contact with his 14 year old girlfriend?

Don's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

I agree with Mr. Mangrum. I would also like to point out that it appears this happened in Polk County> Polk County does not have a reputation for...

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SHOULD I FIGHT TICKET FOR CARELESS DRIVING,,,TROOPER WROTE FAILURE TO AVOID CRASH WITH DITCH????

Don's answer | Answered on October 08, 2013

Mr. Reynolds is absolutely correct. Simply because your son wound up in a ditch does not mean he was driving carelessly. The cop is not a witness...

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My child was issued a subpoena to testify (as victim in a VOP) but I do not want my child to be involved. What can I do?

Don's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

Mr. Metcalf is correct. The State cannot prove the violation, if the sole grounds are the battery, if your child does not testify, because, if...

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DUI with child in vehicle

Don's answer | Answered on September 28, 2013

You can expect Polk County to prosecute you despite the low breath. Polk county has a reputation for prosecuting everything, whether or not they...

Don Waggoner's Answers (1411)

My fiance attempted to scare me by hitting me with a car. Cops arrested her against my wishes. Not pressing charges. What to do

If I have already hired an attorney, do i need to attend my arraignment hearing?

My daughter was 15 when she was held against her will. the police officer was asking questions and she got mad,

What are the chances of getting convicted?

Hi i. Went to court and they gave me a withhold adjudication on a ticket. I have to pay 166.50. Does this stay on record after ?

DUI first offense in Florida

Can my 15 year old son be charged with lewd and lascivious battery from mutual contact with his 14 year old girlfriend?

SHOULD I FIGHT TICKET FOR CARELESS DRIVING,,,TROOPER WROTE FAILURE TO AVOID CRASH WITH DITCH????

My child was issued a subpoena to testify (as victim in a VOP) but I do not want my child to be involved. What can I do?

DUI with child in vehicle