What is the punishment for a first degree grand theft felony of 200,000+, uttering a forged check 17 counts with prior history?

My colleagues are correct in their respective assessments. You will need to consult with a qualified criminal defense/white collar practitioner. ...

Pensacola has an extraordinarily involved ACLU chapter, the ACLU of NW Florida. Susan Watson is the local leader of the group, which has proven...

How can I get this misdemeanor dropped?

My colleagues are correct. You will likely need to retain an attorney who is ready for the fight -- because this is exactly what is entailed by...

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If adjudication of a felony was withheld will there still be a record

My two colleagues are correct. Even though you have not been formally "convicted" with a withholding of adjudication, the arrest and case can...

Can I stop an officer from entering my restaurant / bar?

Mr. Mosca is the closest to being correct. You own a business in a regulated industry. Yet, law enforcement are not health and safety inspectors,...

I was arrested at 15 for battery on a Leo and resisting arrest with violence, I pled no contest on both, can I purchase a gun

Mr. Shiner is correct; unless you were the subject of a "direct filing," meaning that your case was transferred into adult court, you should retain...

Do i need a criminal defense lawyer to solve this matter

Yes, it is possible for a felony arrest warrant to be issued on innocent people. It happens -- too often. Yes, you need to get an attorney in...

Can I get my Guilty plea overturned and file a civil suit

Mr. Mosca is perhaps closest on this one. Although it is extremely difficult to withdraw a guilty plea, if their is actual proof of a law...

What are my chances of Gov. in Florida giving a pardon for 2 Felony's.

Mr. O'Brien is correct. It is extraordinarily difficult to obtain a Governor's pardon. Often, it seems that political weight carries...

Mr. Hornsby hit the nail on the head. It is not too serious a charge, a second-degree misdemeanor, which constitutes the lowest level of criminal...