Is there a risk of getting a worse penalty if my 16 year old son pleads not guilty to a mutual assault charge and loses case.

Use Avvo to find attorneys in your area. Interview several and hire the one you are most comfortable with. You do not want your son to have...

You should find several attorneys in your area using Avvo, and hire the one you are most comfortable with. If both of you were arrested, then you...

In Florida, can a Public Defender be used for either a direct appeal or for a 3.850?

No, you would have to draft and file the petition pro se, which is not a good idea, or Retain a private attorney. Sent from my iPad

3rd degree felony criminal mischief , first felony , first criminal mischief charge.what should i be expecting.

A possible outcome is probation and a withhold of adjudication so you can pay off restitution. However, with the Battery prior and now a felony...

Criminal mischief 3rd degree felony, first felony offense, . what could a lawyer do for me.

In this instance, you may be able to get the same result with a public defender. However, a new lawyer, as many public defenders are, may not know...

If deal is worked out between def. and vic. is it possible or likely for no jail time?

If the victim comes to your sentencing and recommends no jail because restitution was paid, the Judge has to listen, but does not have to follow...

Couldnt give urine again when she made me throw out first cup said it looked like i tampered after1hour 45 min, i couldnt go

Yes you can go to prison if you are not reinstated. You should hire an attorney in your county.

Does Florida require State to turn over all pertinent evidence in a felony case? yes or no.

If everything you say is true, and the information was intentionally this could be prosecutorial misconduct. The State is REQUIRED to turn over...

Felony aggravated battery assumptions

I agree with Mr. Waggoner's good answer. If it were my case, I would file a demand for adversary preliminary hearing because they filed the...

What age can

1. Here is where to anonymously report child abuse and neglect: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/children/abuse/cps/cw_branches.shtml. 2. Batteries...