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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Can I be charged for fleeing and eluding if the officer never activated his lights or siren?

I admitted post Miranda that when the officer conducted a uturn I knew he was going to pull me over due to running a stop sign, so I fled. I Got stuck in traffic and when the officer caught up and activated lights I pulled over. I admitted to everything and was cooperative. I did run multiple stop... View More

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Dec 11, 2021

Sure you can! You even admitted to it! And you were observed driving recklessly! You best chance now is to keep your mouth shut. You did have a right to remain silent. Say nothing further to anyone except to a local criminal defense attorney! Good luck!

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I have a case of false witnesses against me. Should I take plea bargain with 12 months

I was accused with 2 sworn statements of lewd and lascivious behavior

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Dec 11, 2021

Those are super serious allegations! 12 months may be a a very good deal if you AND your lawyer think the allegations could prevail. Do NOT discuss this matter further with anyone but your lawyer! You do NOT want to be labeled a sex offender. It will negatively affect the rest of your life! Good... View More

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Q: Unsuccessful termination of felony probation?

I'm supposed to get off of probation in Dec. My officer is violating me for not finishing up the payments and for a couple hours of community service. I'm also on a two year suspended sentence . I have talked to him and talked to him about why I haven't been making my payments or... View More

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Oct 24, 2021

Perhaps is the most accurate answer I can provide. Much depends on the judge's temperament, how cooperative you've otherwise been with your PO and what the prosecutor view is of you. Do you have a significant criminal history? That will be very influential to the judge and prosecutor. I... View More

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Q: Do I have to respond to the detective reaching out to me about this investigation?

My boyfriend and I filed an incident report about my ex boyfriend chasing and hitting us with his car and I don’t wish to further the proceedings how do I go about it?

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Apr 24, 2021

Best to inform the detective that you do not wish to proceed any further with the case. If your ex has been arrested, it gets a little more complicated as resources have been expended. If you gave a sworn verbal or written statement, law enforcement or the prosecutor may pressure you, especially... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I have a non-extraditable warrant in Pennsylvania but live in Florida. Can I resolve charges from home state?
Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Jun 1, 2020

That is up to Pennsylvania. I suggest you contact a criminal defense attorney in the county in Pennsylvania where the warrant was issued. You may be able to resolve this remotely. Good luck!

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: is tampering with someone else's laundry a criminal act?

a fellow tenant is adding fabric softener sheets into my laundry when it's in the dryer, completely without my consent. it's possible I can acquire video evidence.

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Apr 19, 2020

Seriously? Tampering? Maybe she is being kind! Wow!

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: My neighbor keeps yelling violent threats.to me when I go outside and telling my gf he can give her a real man .. HELP

My gf and I got into a minor disagreement with our immediate neighbors and the neighbor from down the road whom is a convicted felon and very shady came down and proceeded to tell me gf that she needs to grow up and she's a little girl so i told him to mind his business and get off my property... View More

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Apr 19, 2020

Ignore! Ignore! Ignore!

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Legal Malpractice for Florida on
Q: Please google Michael Dowd vs Palm Beach Florida et al

Pubilc Defender utters forged Probable Cause Affidavits. Palm Beach County Clerk of court removed filed p.c. affidavit and replaced with a forgery.

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Aug 18, 2019

Public Defender's do NOT file Probable Cause Affidavits! Law enforcement and the State Attorney's office does! And they can be modified if an error was made.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: Can a failed urinalysis for mdma/methamphetamine cause me to be charged for possession and attempt to destribute

I was discharged from the military with a other than honorable for misconduct and a couple of days before being discharged I was taken to C.I.D on post and told that I needed to sign documentation to speed up my discharge. When I arrived my fingerprints were taken and they took what seemed like... View More

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Aug 1, 2019

I changed the subject area to Military Law since it can be very different from civilian law.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: If the offender dies, does his lawyer release him from restitution? If so, what forms need to be filed?
Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Jul 27, 2019

It would not be the job of the lawyer who represented the Defendant to do anything. It would be up to the recipient of the restitution to file a claim for the unpaid amount against the Defendant's estate.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Is it a criminal offence in Florida to keep someone else's dog without their permission?

My wife gave my dog to someone to care for it while I was sick and now he wont give it back - I have ownership papers so can I file a police report as I feel he has stolen my dog?

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Jul 25, 2019

Yes, you can. Is the reason the person is keeping your dog that he or she provided kennel services or medical care? If so, that person can file a claim against you in small claims or circuit court. Still, he or she cannot keep your dog as security against these debts, unless you or your wife, as... View More

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Q: My friend was pulled over with an ounce of marijuana and $30,000 cash. He lives in Florida. It’s his first offense.
Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Jul 12, 2019

Whoa! $30,000! Law enforcement is going to seize that $$ since drugs were on the scene. Like attorney Kollin said, he needs an attorney, NOW!

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I’ve been on probation for two years now on termination process I have been waiting 3 weeks still no news that I’m off

I’ve been on probation for two years I’ve completed everything to complete probation my probation officer has put me on termination and I’ve been waiting for 3 weeks what is going on very confused

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Jul 9, 2019

Patience is a virtue here! I suggest that you contact your P.O. and be VERY POLITE! Ask for the status. Your P.O. may have submitted the paperwork to the Judge and is waiting on the Judge to sign it. You can also check online at your County's Clerk of Court website, searching under your name... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Is it qualified for stalking charges to knock on your girlfriends window around 2:30 AM, to give a notebook.

I am 18, she is 17, her parents verbally threatened, and told me its stalking. Is that true? They said I cannot enter there neighborhood after dark either.

Colleen Kasperek
Colleen Kasperek
answered on Jul 9, 2019

Not quite! There is more to stalking than one late night trespass. Here is some text from the statute (784.048):

... to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person which causes substantial emotional distress to that person and serves no legitimate purpose. ... So, one...
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