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What should I do in face to face confrontation with my lawyer who is giving me a name that is not registered with the Bar?
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Answered on May 12, 2016
Sounds like a scam to me. I doubt this person is a lawyer as he is asking you for something a lawyer would not request (bank account ID and...
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I am looking for An Attorney to Sue My Former Criminal Defense Attorney for Malpractice in Florida.
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Answered on May 12, 2016
My colleagues are correct in that you would have to file a separate malpractice action. That being said, you need to consult with a learned legal...
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The person who burglarized and battered me is out on bond and he is harassing me. Can I get him put back in jail? If so, how?
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Answered on May 12, 2016
In addition to the stay away order I'm sure that there is also a condition of his bond that he not have any contact with the victim. Florida also...
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Is there anyway he can beat this case ?
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Answered on May 12, 2016
Your boyfriend needs an attorney immediately. The federal VOP would be of greatest concern because the burden of proof is far lower than a...
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Can the juvenile be charged with possession of a firearm, based solely on a confession only? The police do not have a weapon.
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Answered on May 12, 2016
Mr. Hornsby is correct. There is a legal principal called the corpus delicti rule. Corpus delicti, which means “the body of a crime,” is a common...
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Please can someone please provide an opinion and isn't this double or triple jeopardy?
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Answered on May 12, 2016
As my colleagues have stated, jeopardy only attaches when there is a conviction or, an acquittal at trial. There may be statute of limitations or...
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I have an prospective tenant who lied about her criminal background and was denied and wants to press charges I stole her money.
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Answered on April 01, 2015
I agree with my colleagues who have posted a response to your question. I would add that if you believe that the potential tenant has contacted...
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If I break my lease and don't pay the cancellation fee, will they send me to court?
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Answered on April 01, 2015
We obviously can't anticipate what the landlord will do, however, it would be a safe guess to say that the landlord will go after you. Landlord...
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Interfering with custody is a class three felony according to Florida law 787.03. Why is everyone saying it is a civil matter?
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Answered on March 31, 2015
Interfering with custody is a criminal offense. However, violations of this statute are very fact specific. You don't provide enough facts for us...
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Criminal Defenses,
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Answered on March 31, 2015
Your friends best course of action would be to consult with an attorney. There may be defenses to the violation of probation that will keep your...
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