If you recieve vop do you do time for the violation or the original charges

A VOP is a violation of the probation on which you were placed for your "original charges." You do not need to commit a new crime to violate; for...

I am a 43 year old with an A.A.S. in law enforcement and with 14 years of experience.

Good luck to you! While the practice of law may not be as glamorous as it is depicted on television and in the movies, your credentials will open...

Getting charged with too much?

You absolutely need to consult with a local well-experienced criminal defense attorney. You are facing serious consequences that can jeopardize...

Tim Flaherty's advice is exactly correct regarding consulting with a quality criminal defense lawyer immediately. You do not say when this...

What is the maxium someone can recive for a class A felony SOLICITATION TO COMMIT MURDER an a felony for LEWD/LASCIVIOUS-CHILD

Based on the news article you linked, his original crime was Capital Sexual Battery. This is the charge when an adult is accused with having sex...

Charges trafficking and conspiracy to traffic. Being told by PD the ONLY thing he can get is minimum mandatory prison time.

The person about whom you write needs to look reality in the eye. You write that he has no money, yet he is looking for a bond reduction, and he...

What is the sentence for 2nd degree murder in Florida?

The maximum sentence is Life in Florida State Prison. The minimum sentence under the criminal punishment code score sheet is 20.5 years assuming...

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What is the sentence for first degree murder in Florida?

Generally, a jury's guilty verdict to 2d degree murder also results in a life sentence in Florida although it is not mandatory. The minimum...

I would like to know what kind of time these statute numbers carry; 812.014-2b and 539.001-8b8b

Florida Statute section 812.014 (2)(b) is the Grand Theft Statute specifically dealing with items valued at between $20,000 and $100,000. A charge...

What florida statue covers the persons right to due community service hours if they are unable to pay court cost/fine

In DUI cases, the Florida Statute is section 316.193 (6)(a). You can use this provision to apply to other community service hour Orders as well,...