What is an arraignment? What can i expect? 1st time offender w 3rd degree felony. Should I hire atty before or after arraignment

Like the other attorneys said, the arraignment formaly advises you of the charge(s) against you. If you retain an attorney prior to the...

Do criminal defense attys charge by the hour or per case (class3felony) A friend said it would cost $3-5K more than bail

Most criminal defense attorney charge a flat rate based on the case. The attorney ads with those prices seem low, choose carefully. You should...

It depends on the Judge. Most judges allow you to convert community service hours to a monetary penalty. Thisnis done through the court, not paid...

I am a 18 year old boy and my girlfriend is 16 and she does not want me to get into trouble.

It is not against the law. A 16 year old in the state of Florida may be involved in a relationship that includes sexual activity so long as the...

What he is facing will be based in what he is on probation for. For example, if he is on probation for misdmeanor possession of cannabis, he could...

Plea and Appeals

I agree with the answers above. However, a 2nd degree felony is more serious than a 3rd degree felony. So, if you decide to appeal or file a...

Can fl dmv override court conviction

Yes. If they have a record of all 4 DUI's, they will permanently revoke your DL. If they do revoke, you will be eligible to apply for a hardship...

Does sentencing to a drug rehabilitation facility get credited as gain time on a community control violation?

No, in-patient treatment in a drug treatment facility is not considered incarceration and is not credited as time served towards a prison...

Violation of Probation for DWLSR

Your boyfriend was arrested on the VOP warrant and remained in jail. As per Florida law, he had a First Appearance the following morning. A first...

I received two tickets, one for a DUI and a careless driving.(read below)

It sounds like DMV suspended your license for a refusal to submit to a breath test. Driving is considered a privilege and DMV has the authority to...

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