A person gets arrested for the first timebut has 8 2nd and 3rd degree felony drug charges are they likely to get jail time

The person is certainly facing prison time. However, depending upon the facts, there may be ways, including some drug court programs, to resolve...

My brother has been arrested for aggrevated battery on pregnant female....

Yes, your brother is likely facing prison time, because the charge is a serious felony. The State may also proceed on its own, even when the...

I am being charged with 2nd degree grand theft. At first it was 3rd degree between $5-10k, then it went to $52k then $56k.

You should request a meeting with your court-appointed attorney to thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of a resolving the case without a trial...

The ultimate decision to move forward on charges rests with the prosecutor. Unfortunately, even if the "victim" wants the charges to be dropped,...

If someone is wrongfully accused and imprisoned for 20 months without being guilty and the case is dropped how do they sue back?

The answer to your question depends greatly on the specific facts of your case, e.g. whether you can prove the evdence and/or accusations against...

Is prison likely for a first time offender accused of grand theft in the first degree between 300,00 to 800,000?

While it is certainly helpful that your friend has no priors, the dollar amount involved is significant and it would be surprising if the State...

If I am found not guilty of battery on elderly can I later sue the complainant, witnesses, nursing facility , and or police?

You may sue your employer, or whoever wronguflly accused you, but the likliehood of your success depends greatly upon the facts. In order to...

I am 16 years old and i decided to steal 5 vide games totaling 89.02, what are going to be the consequences of my actions?

The consequences of your actions depend upon all the facts, including your prior record, if any. I agree with Mr. Hornsby that a private attorney...

I need to print out florida state laws on children ?

A family law attorney can best answer your question. You may also find some helpful information at http://www.flcourts.org/, which has self-help...

Retiring from a public school system; want to write a letter to my principal on issues;can he sue for slander ?

I believe you are asking whether you can be successfully sued for libel, which is a type of defamation claim. Slander refers only to verbal...