My son was served with warrant for failure to appear on a first offense burglary which he was ROR'd on. What happens now/

Many times we are able to reinstate the ROR or have bond set when there is a good explanation for missing court. Your son should not have the...

Can i still get child support?

I agree with the answers that my colleagues posted. Since you posted this as an adoption question, you should know that if you are considering...

Can I be charged with felony child abuse? even thouh i am a parent? can it be reduced to a misdemeanor battery? or dismiss

Corporal punishment (spanking) is legal in Florida, as long as it is not "abusive." The problem is that there are many different opinions of what...

For possetion ,burglary, and theft what am I looking at being a first afender

It is possible that you may be eligible for drug court or other diversion program. You may be facing probation or prison time depending on the...

Do I need to be present at a judge and trials motion hearing for a misdomeaner possession if marijuana in the state of Florida?

You need to check with your attorney/public defender if you need to be present. Generally your presence at court hearings is required unless your...

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Under what circumstances would an attorney ask a prosecutor to dismiss?

Asking the prosecutor to dismiss the charge is not the same as filing a Motion To Dismiss, which asks the Judge to dismiss the charge. The...

What is the average rate of step parent adoption?

The place to start is to consult with an adoption attorney who can review your situation in detail. This is not a simple case. Your ex-husband is...

Is brandishing a firearm charge able to get me into the pre trial diversion program?

I agree with Mr. Dillingham. You should have a criminal defense lawyer carefully review the police reports and discuss with you in detail the...

Criminal felony-- petit theft (2 prior theft convictions) third degree felony in Orlando FL, possible outcomes of hearing?

First, your case needs to be reviewed by a criminal defense attorney to consider defenses, possible constitutional or procedural violations by law...

Certain state licensing applications, including teaching certificates, require disclosure of expunged records. The state licensing agencies do not...