In Tampa, when I was an assistant Public Defender, we had do-it-yourself form motions that you could fill out and file with the clerk to have the...

My ex-room mate trespassed my apartment two months after he walked out. I stay in florida

I agree with the above answers. Call the police and make sure to tell them that you caught him entering on video. Common sense would dictate that...

There are a few details not included in your question. Is he being held without bond based on picking up a new offense while out on bail? Is it...

I agree with the above answer. Speedy trial in a felony case is 175 days. If speedy trial was waived then you potentially could argue a...

How long will jail sentence be?

I agree with the other answer to this question. Without knowing the facts (which you should NOT post on the internet), the judge's normal...

I agree with the above answers. The violation would need to be willful and, if it's based on financial reasons, he should not be held in jail...

I would definitely talk to an attorney about this if you believe there might be a motion issue in your case. Almost every criminal case has at...

What do you think will happen in court?

I agree with the other answers. It is a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year, to be in possession of marijuana under 20 grams. You do...

I just got charged with petit theft. I know I will be offered the MIP. Am I allowed to leave the country?

Make sure you do not miss any court dates. If you hire an attorney they can tell you whether or not they can waive your presence for the hearing,...

Should I bring documentation of criminal background to court or will the court have access to them during the hearing?

The best way to prove the criminal record of someone (and the only way to impeach them with it) is to get certified copies of their convictions...