What constitutes a "second" offense in Florida?

As a former Florida felony prosecutor, I can tell you that the State will do its best to get that out of state conviction to prove up the felony....

Can the victim of a violent crime, pro se, request the court to upgrade charges?

Such an action is within the sole discretion of the prosecutor (unless a capital crime, in which case the grand jury has charged the highest...

Can I do anything about person on probation driving near my house and glaring at me?

Call the police (911 if an emergency). Or call the prosecutor's office and ask to speak to the victim advocate to complain.

I did not get convicted yet of a crime. My charges are tampering with a witness and domestic battery can I still get a job?

Time to retain an attorney to fight the charges. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

How long will someone go to jail if it there first assualt charge?

Listen to Ms. Jaggers. Focus on whether or not the State can prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The accused is presumed innocent until...

My husband was sentenced 12 years for 2nd burglary of Habitation and 10 years for assault causing b/i

Seek out an experienced local litigator that handles matters before the parole board.

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The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Focus your energy on retaining an experienced local criminal litigator that can help...

How do u get a statutory rape charge expunged after 20 years?

EXPUNGEMENT: For specific questions concerning expungement, please contact the ACIC at 1-501-682-2222, or visit their website at http://www.acic.org/.

CAN D.A. FORCE ME TO TESTIFY IN COPAROL INJURY TO SPOUSE CASE .. I AM THE VICTIM

1. Get your own attorney. 2. Ask him what the consequences of invoking your 5th Amendment rights. 3. When informed, decide whether to do so.

I was assaulted and called 911 I wanted to press charges against the Person. I was the victim, why am I stuck with a 911 bill

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) / www.thehotline.com