If an adult is lied to and told they were dating an adult , but turns out it was a minor what can be the charges?

There is a charge called solicitation of a minor. Age is not a factual defense. It is strict liability. If you are going through the trouble of...

No, not usually. Unless through the court's own observation, she/he sees that you are under the influence, she/he may order an in court drug test....

Florida Law of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.989(b) 'All costs of certified copies involved herein are to be borne the Defendant

You WANT to send the certified copies to ALL, not because you have to send and bear the cost. These are the agencies that are going to be ordered...

I took a plea deal in a criminal case that I did not agree with but my Lawyer insisted I take the offer.

When you took the plea, the Judge asked you if you were forced or threatened to take the plea. Your answer had to have been "no" in order for the...

You need to hire a lawyer in Miami to check on your warrant status. If you were told you absconded and you are not on probation it is probably...

Need help interpreting email from probation officer.

If you were noticed to appear in court, you must appear, regardless of completion. If you want your appearance waived, you need to hire an...

How can we stop someone from being deported back with a 2nd degree felony and a 3rd degree felony? Please help! Need answers

I have changed the practice area to immigration law. These are serious charges and involve the element of moral turpitude. An immigration lawyer...

FL legal fees

This all depends on the type of retainer agreement you have with your attorney. I agree with my colleague in that The Florida Bar does have an...

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Can I get a fee refund from my lawyer?

I agree with my colleagues and would add, did you look up the attorney's name on The Florida Bar site to make sure she is a licensed attorney. ...

Please help

This is a repeat question. See my answer to the first question you asked. If the probation officer determined based on her own observation that...