First, the crime is called "possession by a person under 21"- as you are 20, you are not a minor so it would not be minor in possession. So, you...

Since this is probably not a criminal charge, but a civil citation for open container in a vehicle, you are dealing with the Fla. Dept. of Motor...

My son 4 yrs ago got arrested for trespassing. now it shows up as a felony burglary. what do i do to fix it

The fault may not lay with the court but with the company employed to do the background check. If you are in Gainesville, go to the clerk of the...

Refusal of breathzlyer with asthma

Please contact a knowledgeable DUI attorney who practices in your area. You have 10 days from the date of your arrest to apply for a formal review...

Applying for early termination of house arrest/Convert to probation!

In Alachua County a lot will depend on the judge you are appearing before, the original offense, and whether there was a downward deviation in the...

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My brother is in jail, how long can they hold him til the state files formal charges?

The other attorneys are correct that the state has 30 days to file formal charges; however, nothing will happen automatically, despite Rule 3.134...

I need to contact a criminal defense appeals attorney for my brother .

I would recommend Sonja Rudenstein who practices in Gainesville; she has represented the Florida Association of Criminal Defenses Lawyers and is...

What is the sentence for someone that has broken into a home and stole a gun. No one home at the time First offense..

Actually, under 10/20/Life legislation (F.S. 775.087(2)(a)), if he is charged with armed burglary (for taking guns during the burglary), and...

While I agree that the state may proceed on an "actual physical control" theory, the facts you have described may provide the basis of a successful...

How do i get my seized money back?

I am assuming you were arrested, or given a notice to appear for the criminal charges, and that you are not in custody. The reason you have no...