I was on probation for felony burglary. i was given a 2 yrs with nine months to serve. i ran to alaska. will i be extrdited

Florida does extradite for felony cases. It is best if you contact a local Florida attorney and make arrangments to come back and answer the...

Under policemen gave an addict money to purchase drugs and videotaped the transaction would you advise going to trial?

It is impossible to know the answer to your questions without reviewing all the evidence in your case. You need to sit down with your lawyer and...

I would like to end probation early I have served half of sentence and behaved myself. Probation officer is in favor

It is possible to end your probation early. There are many options available to assist you. A skilled attorney can sit down with you and review...

I'M BEING TRIED ON BURGLARY W/ FIREARM

During most trials, the defendant is not asked by his or her counsel to testify. The right to remain silent is very important and the attorney...

If no info was filed in a criminal case. The case did not proceed can they still use it to count points against you.

The arrest cannot be used against you. Make certain that your attorney challenges the score sheet before sentencing.

If you are offered a plea and it is rejected what is the point of trying to prove your innocence at trial?

A court can reject a plea bargain for any number of reasons. Most of the time, Judges reject a plea bargain because in his or her opinion, the...

What is the penalty for a charge of larceny (1020.00), if found guilty. No record-what deal could be offered per NCplea

The defination and penalties for theft are in chapter 812 of the Florida statutes. A theft of $1000 is a third degree grand theft and is...

If i have a warrant can they already say what my bond is gonna be before i turn myself in?

Bond can be set either as a "standard bond" or it can be set at first appearance in front of a Judge. Please keep in mind that additional charges...

If you were actually convicted (adjudicated guilty) Florida does not permit your record to be sealed or expunged. It is possible for you to...

What steps should I take next after being arrested for a petty theft misdemeanor?

I always give the same basic advice when clients ask me about police encounters. DO NOT talk to the police without first consulting an attorney. Of...