Do I need to pay Walmart's civil fee that I received in the mail from Palmer Law?

The law gives them the right to collect the "civil penalty" of $200 IF they suffered a loss from the offense. If they recovered the merchandise...

I finished PTI in Feb 2014. Will it show on a background check ?”

Yes it will show because your court record and your arrest record are public records. You may be eligible to have those records expunged after the...

Can I go to jail for neglecting my mother, even if she refused my help and called me stealing when I cleaned up?

I had a similar case where an elderly man was neglected and the State charged both his wife (who lived with him and cared for him) and his adult...

Can a investigator interview my miner child without my consent in the state of fl.

In Florida police are required to advise a juvenile suspect who is in custody that he has a right to have a parent present, as well as a right to...

How can I get a warrant off me for something I didn't do

You should hire an attorney as soon as possible. In very unusual cases a warrant may be withdrawn, but normally you get arrested or turn yourself...

There are many advantages to sealing a record, and it's not very expensive. Whether it is worth it or not for your situation is your decision. If...

It varies from on court to another how long it takes to get to a VOP hearing. One way to speed up the process is to hire an attorney who may be...

I am the legal guardian of a three year old child that has been in my care for two years can we adopt him?

You may be able to adopt the child, but you will need the mother's formal written consent OR you will have to prove that the mother has abandoned...

Can charges just be placed against you?

The police are required to investigate a criminal complaint, and where appropriate they will forward a report to the State Attorney's Office. The...

Looking for an apartment in Central Florida, can a 3rd degree theft charge with adjudication withheld stop me from renting?

I agree with Mr. Dorsten. You should be aware that the process of sealing or expunging a record takes many months because the Florida Dept. of Law...