I'm completely lost and my mother won't help me. I was caught shoplifting, what should I do?

Unfortunately, the Martin County State Attorney's office does not offer any type of formal diversion program. It is best to get a lawyer working...

Theft does include attempted theft within it, so the video may be telling with regard to your intent at the time of the alleged theft. Because you...

IS THIS A BREACH OF TRUST, EMBEZZLEMENT, LARCENY OR ELSE . HOW IS IT LEGALLY QUALIFIEDAND WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR IT IN FLORIDA

As your wife, she is entitled to half your stuff unless you can show a reason for an unequal distribution to a family law judge. She probably...

Yes. There is a provision of Florida law that allows you to ride an electric bike. It must have pedals and the engine or motor may not be larger...

I was charged but not taken to jail for theft in walmart of $255.00 it is my first offense I am being charged 2nd subsq. Why?

You may want to hire a lawyer to straighten this out if you are being charged with a second offense for your first time. Jail is a definite...

Can a violation of probation be fought and dismissed due to circumstance?

Yes, it is possible. A judge can only find you guilty of VOP if your acts or failure to act was both a willful and substantial violation of your...

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Can I and How do I appeal a plea bargain?

It is very difficult to withdrawal your negotiated plea. You must prove that the plea was the product of coercion, misrepresentation, fraud or...

My husband has been on probation for almost 5 years.

Yes, he can be locked up on a charge of VOP. Usually if a VOP is for financial reasons only, it is easier to get a bond or released without...

Can a written agreement violate state law.

Your agreement does not violate Florida Law unless the $400 per month is supposed to be child support. Then it might if the amount is not as much...

What is considered girlfriends contributions when figuring out ability to pay alimony

If your live in girlfriend reduces your living expense, this factor could increase your ability to pay. Still, generally speaking, the live in...