I have been charged with felony battery and criminal mischeif over $1000 and need to know what the state can do

There are a lot of issues in play in your situation. You absolutely should hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. You...

I was arrested 7/29 and had the 10 days full license. Temp for the 42 days. Received 90 days. What date does the susp begin?

Based on what you wrote, it sounds as if you were arrested for DUI on July 29, 2010 and refused a breath test. If that is true and if it was a...

International student with traffic law

If his friend now has a valid vehicle registration and proof of insurance, he should take those documents to Court with him. With these types of...

I had adjudication withheld in a theft to deprive case. I was ordered to pay $50 and go to school. I forgot to do either.

In Retail Theft cases in Florida, you may have both a criminal and a civil action. The criminal case involves the punishment of the fine and...

Can a defendant and co-defendant be represented by the same public defender

Co-defendants should rarely be represented by the same counsel. There are many possible conflicts of interest that arise between co-defendants. ...

How can a 5k1.1 leave a defendant worse off?

You absolutely must speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer handling Federal cases in your area. A 5k1.1 Motion can be filed only by the...

PSI stands for Pre-Sentence Investigation. In criminal cases, a PSI is done to assist the Court in getting as complete a picture of the defendant...

There is no set time that one waits in County Jail, but typically inmates are moved out quickly to open up bed space. It generally happens within...

Conspiracy to traffic oxy 2nd. I have more questions He doesn't have a lawyer he has a public defender none of can afford one

In addition to Craig's excellent answer, it's important to remember that Trafficking charges are not only serious, but also very difficult in that...

My son was arrested for robbery with firearm-he is 21 he is being offered boot camp does he have to enter a guilty plea or nolo?

Some Judges require a Guilty plea, particularly on certain crimes. You need to sit down and speak with your son's lawyer and ask what the sentence...