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What should/shouldn't I say to prosecutor to get domestic violence charges dropped?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

Believe it or not you may need a lawyer. Making a false report is a crime. refusing to honor a subpoena is a crime. You do have rights, but you...

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Which charge carries more weight: A juvenile charge that was plead guilty to or a charge of cocaine possessio that wasn't filed?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

You may be able to expunge or seal both. The juvenile offense falls under a different section from the adult offense under the expungement and...

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If you received a VOP due to owing money, can a judge put you in jail?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

You bet, and they do. The amounts owed could be restitution or court costs or cost of prosecution. You should consult with an experienced attorney...

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Will son be Facing prison for 4th DUI with property damage? Also have prior felonies on his record.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

The question posed is general and hypothetical. No lawyer can venture a guess based on the information provided. Your son needs to discuss this...

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Due to surgery can they violate you for not reporting to there office even if you called and left a detailed message

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 15, 2016

Keep medical records of your treatment. The phone calls create no record and your probation officer may deny ever receiving them. You could use...

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What is the best avenue to take if it is your third time driving with suspended license, and you already are a felon?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

Hire a lawyer. Find out what it takes to get your license back. Get started on getting the license back. Don't drive 'til you get your license back.

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What can be filed to stop the duty to register and prosecution off such under designation of sexual offender in FL?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

Your questions are complex and fact dependent. Information from this forum would not resolve your issues. You need to confer with experienced post...

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What do I do after being accused of felony theft?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 02, 2016

You need to hire an attorney before the police come to talk to you about the allegations. Important factoid: the innocent are arrested along with...

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Are Documented History of Back and Head Injuries Helpful Against Poor Field Sobriety Test Performance in Florida DUI Arrest?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

Your injuries are obviously relevant to any assessment of your performance of the exercises. Officers commonly minimize the effects of age, weight,...

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My husband was given a sentence for his felony charges, prison followed w/ probation with early termination if restitution paid.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on August 15, 2016

The probation "may" terminate as opposed to "shall". The matter will likely need to return to court on a motion for early termination. The mental...

Jeffrey Huntley Garland's Answers (617)

What should/shouldn't I say to prosecutor to get domestic violence charges dropped?

Which charge carries more weight: A juvenile charge that was plead guilty to or a charge of cocaine possessio that wasn't filed?

If you received a VOP due to owing money, can a judge put you in jail?

Will son be Facing prison for 4th DUI with property damage? Also have prior felonies on his record.

Due to surgery can they violate you for not reporting to there office even if you called and left a detailed message

What is the best avenue to take if it is your third time driving with suspended license, and you already are a felon?

What can be filed to stop the duty to register and prosecution off such under designation of sexual offender in FL?

What do I do after being accused of felony theft?

Are Documented History of Back and Head Injuries Helpful Against Poor Field Sobriety Test Performance in Florida DUI Arrest?

My husband was given a sentence for his felony charges, prison followed w/ probation with early termination if restitution paid.