I have handled hundreds of dependency cases in Volusia County. DCF considers the child's age for a variety of reasons. I'm not sure why they...

Got pulled over for possession of marijuana (very small amount) and got a PTA. What's going to happen?

You need to consult with a defense attorney in detail before you make any decision regarding resolution of your case. You may have defenses. ...

Will the charges stick? Why is it talking so long? How long does the police have to forward to the state?

If the State feels they do not have sufficient evidence, they may never file charges. In a criminal case they will be required to present evidence...

If my husband had a capris felony warrant and were pick up can he get a bond until he go to trial

The general rule is that a person charged with a crime is entitled to have bond set while awaiting trial. There are some circumstances where the...

How or what are the steps or reasons your able to terminate biological father rights to his 2 kids ?

If the termination of his parental rights is for an adoption proceeding, the answer is probably yes based on the facts you have described. If it...

Has anyone ever been sent to a mental hospital to serve their time instead of jail?

Your parental rights would not be automatically terminated just because you go to jail, or prison, or the state mental hospital. It may be harder...

If the court withheld adjudication then you are eligible to have your record sealed. However, there are certain types of applications for...

Adoption questions.

If you are adopting a child who is not a close relative, then you must have an approved Home Study from a licensed social worker. Financial...

Rule 8.100(a) requires the child to be present for all court hearings in a juvenile delinquency case, but the Judge can excuse you from attending. ...

If a couple gets into a screaming fight & one of them is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon can it be dropped?

The prosecutor can always choose to drop any charge. They are more likely to do so when the victim requests it and there is evidence that the...