If someone gets arrested on a VOP warrant with "status - ROR, (in a diff county) do they still have to appear before a judge?

Yes. A warrant is a warrant, regardless of the bond amount or bond status. As far as whether they can be sentenced to prison, that depends on the...

Need to know how to contact brother in Jail for Attempted Murder

I agree with my colleagues but I would also add that if you do speak with your brother via telephone, keep in mind that all jail calls are...

Will I do any jail time for a first time charge in florida for Open House Party when no one was injured or arrested?

Cannot predict what your sentence will be, but Open House Party is a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 60 days in jail. If you...

Sentence reduction hearing

If your 364-day sentence was the result of a plea bargain with the State, typically a Judge will not get involved in modification of the...

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Arrested on a FTA How long before the state can charge me with it

In Pinellas County, the filing of the substantive charge of FTA is in the sole discretion of the prosecutor assigned to the underlying case. An...

Adding bogus criminal cases

Assuming the prosecutor is adding charges in good faith, they are likely doing so to gain leverage in plea negotiations. If the facts of the...

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What is the typical sentence for first time DUI in Florida? Chances of jail time?

Unless your attorney is able to negotiate a dismissal or a reduction of the charge to Reckless Driving, you are likely looking at the following...

Yes, the Judge will more than likely be informed about the drug test. If this is your first violation (and assuming your DUI is a misdemeanor),...

In Florida there was a misdemeanor that was plead no contest before a judge who rendered it time served. Can this be put aside?

It depends whether the person was adjudicated guilty or whether the judge withheld adjudication. If it was the latter, assuming they have no other...

My brother is being held in Oklahoma city for a VOP warrant from Orlando. I live in Orlando, what can I do here to help fast?

Unfortunately, VOP warrants are typically zero-bond warrants, and a person will not receive a bond until they appear before the judge who placed...