I am 19 years old and have been charged with Petit Retail theft. This is my first offense. Do I need an attorney?

Depending on your history, you may qualify for the Pretrial Diversion Program offered by the State. Sometimes getting into the program requires the...

Can they? It depends on whether Speedy Trial was waived or not. Typically they will not since the plea agreement is essentially a contract...

You definitely need to speak with an attorney immediately who might be able to mitigate the damages. Depending upon the victim, prosecutor, and...

Driving While Lic Suspended Question

The best thing you can do for yourself is obtain a valid license prior to your next court date. The prosecutor may not speak with you, but having...

Can a police officer from another county pull u over for damaged head light? and can he also have the right to search my car?

It depends on the facts. If it's part of "fresh pursuit" possibly. If it's obvious the officer was out of his jurisdiction, you may have legal...

An arrest for DUI is on FDLE record search from 25-yrs ago; How do I confirm that this was reduced to reckless driving in court?

Your best bet is to go to the Clerk of Courts in the County that your arrest took place. They should be able to provide you with information or a...

Question about daughter's recent arrest

Those are the maximum penalties. Whether or not she will actually be sentenced to those penalties will have a lot to do with her criminal history....

DUI is an enhanceable offense, meaning that eventually you could face felony charges for what would otherwise be a misdemeanor, if convicted. ...

I was charged with a felony 3 years later they amended to a misdemeanor. Can they amend after the sol? criminal law

Yes and no. It depends on whether Speedy Trial has been waived, if the amendment is a part of a negotiated plea bargain, what the offense actually...

What do I do if the attorney that was assigned to my criminal case is a divorse attorney and is not helping me in my case?

You can either hire an attorney, or you can file a Motion requesting a Nelson Hearing to have the Judge make a determination as to whether or not...