What can I do to avoid prison time when I was just arrested yesterday with 4 new charges of Dealing in Stolen Property and VOP?

Use Avvo to find attorneys in the county where the charges are. Interview several and hire the one you are most comfortable with. The State will...

Preserve the evidence, contact your victim advocate and meet with the Assistant State Attorney to discuss this.

In Florida, does the court have to issues a restraining order before the can arrest you for aggravated stalking.

No, an injunction is not necessary to be charged. That is just one form of aggravated stalking. Find a lawyer in your county using Avvo, and...

What happend?

In Florida you can be charged as a principal for giving aid to or encouraging the commission of a crime. Mere presence is a defense. Seek out an...

I am being charged with aggrevated assault with a deadly weapon but there is no proof

Work with your lawyer to prepare for trial.

If someone was charged with battery and dwelling assult, I was the victim. Can I drop the charges without state picking them up?

Perhaps. Speak to your victim advocate.

What you have is a self-defense affirmative defense. Find an attorney in your county. The charge could be reduced, but it sounds as if you are...

Whether or not to go forward lies within the discretion of the prosecutor... But they always welcome victim input. Talk to your victim advocate,...

Can I sue for false arrest and/or imprisonment?

This is a tricky question. In short, If they had probable cause to detain you the case would probably be dismissed at summary judgement and you may...

What could be the possible sentencing for me? I'm only 16.

There are two many unknowns to accurately predict. So much information goes into the formula used by DJJ that you really need an attorney who has...