I'm sorry but you need to hire a lawyer or continue with the Public Defender. Pro Bono is not an option; that's what the Public Defender's Office...

Who do you contact to seal a misdemeanor in Florida?

A criminal lawyer with experience or you can do it yourself by getting the documents from the FDLE website and going to the courthouse. But a...

What is the difference in being sentenced to "drug offender probation" and "felony probation" for a drug crime?

Usually drug offender probation will entail constant random drug testing and drug treatment programs. The probation will be heavily focused on...

How soon can a record be sealed after probation is completed and the matter of adjudication being withheld is certified?

You can start the process immediately as long as the crime that you got is eligible. You do not need to wait; you just need to be off of probation...

Does possession of cocaine fall under the U.S.C ss 801-970 or the 893.FS. ?

Cocaine possession falls under 893. But you need to see if the application gives you a more specific sub chapter or if it says that a conviction...

Ultimately this is for the judge to decide with input from the prosecutor and the probation officer. There is no legal minimum; you could be on...

If the state has yet to file charges, should i wait and talk to my public defender, or go get a personal lawyer?

Definitely get a private criminal defense attorney. An experienced criminal lawyer can get involved in the pre-filing stages and depending on the...

Yesterday I was arrested and put in jail for speeding in a school zone for the 3rd offense in 3 years.

You are not really asking a question. But I can say that the police are not required to read you your rights and it is not a violation to not let...

Questions regarding my domestic violence arraignment. On pretrial, and need to know what i should be doing.

You do not have to do anything at the arraignment. That is just for your attorney to enter a plea on your behalf, request discovery motion, and...

A No Action is a dismissal of the case but what it really means is that the State Attorney's Office decided not to press formal charges. Every time...