My brother took a plea deal for a felony 1st degree drug charge and fled, its been 4 years does the SOL apply still?
No; the SOL does not apply. A person cannot knowingly flee prosecution and then hide behind the SOL.
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No; the SOL does not apply. A person cannot knowingly flee prosecution and then hide behind the SOL.
An officer is not required to read you your rights unless: (1) you are in custody (either literally, as in handcuffed, or figuratively, as in you...
You need to register with the Sheriff's Office immediately. Failure to register as a convicted felon is a crime in the State of Florida:
Unfortunately, no. When it comes to sealing/expungement, you only get one bite at the apple in your lifetime.
After sentencing, the points will remain on your scoresheet, but will count as "prior record" points instead of "primary or additional offense"...
Absolutely. Any criminal offense constitutes a "new law violation" of probation. Speak with an attorney before your first court date. If your...
In Pinellas County, your best bet is to contact the prosecutor directly. S/he will be more than happy to speak with you and will consider your...
There are obviously a number of issues stacked against your son. Given the legal and factual complexity of his situation, he absolutely needs...
Yes, if the charges arose out of the same incident, and because adjudication was withheld on each, you would be eligible for a sealing. However,...
Retain an attorney who can reach out to the prosecutor and perhaps negotiate a reduction to a non-criminal Driving on a Suspended License (if not...