Can the state drop a charge and file it back on?

Yes, under some circumstances they can. You need to have a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer review this with you. There is a speedy trial...

Do I need a public defender?

Yes, you need a lawyer. If you can't afford a private attorney, you may find that the public defender won't talk with you until you are arrested....

Am i obligated to finish payments on a bond after all charges were dropped and the case dismissed.

Yes, you are obligated to pay the balance of the bailbond fee. The dropping of charges is not relevant to whether you were released from jail. You...

Curious.

You should closely at the revocation order. The practice in St Lucie County is not to revoke and set a new bond. The State loves to revoke bonds,...

Does an unauthorized use of a petitioner's debit card violate an injunction? SHould I file a police report?

The Hulu subscription may be an automatic withdrawal. The Respondent is not supposed to talk to you. It could be kind of hard to straighten this...

A relative of mine has been charged with a federal white collar crime. He cannot afford an attorney. Is he screwed?

Relax. Federal Defenders and CJA Panel members are well trained in the intricacies of federal criminal practice. Yes, there is hope. Your relative...

If total sentence points are 24, then the case would qualify for a non-state prison sanction. The guidelines place a minimum, but the maximum is...

Looking for attorney that has challenged "detention" in house arrest. has any attorney attempted to get credit for house arrest?

These issues all have everything to do with sentencing options available to the federal judge. Those options depend upon the charges to which he...

What will be the likely outcome for a first time felony offence?

You need a lawyer on your side with full information on all aspects of your case. Your participation in 2 previous deferral programs may be less or...

After 45 days if you have any open cases in Martin county what does that mean?

The statute limits the 1000 ft enhancement to 6 am- midnight for a public or private elementary, middle or secondary school. If you situation arose...

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