My friend has a pending case for battery. However the accuser instigates every situation. Then will say he wants to talk it out only to pick a fight and then call the police on my friend. He calls, texts, emails, and shows up at his job saying that he is going to get my friend fired. But when the... Read more »
Obviously, your friend would be wise to not continue to meet up with the accuser. Problem solved.
If you mean a switchblade, a knife that opens all the way up at the touch of a button, but with the blade staying on the knife, it is legal to possess under State law. However, it is NOT legal to carry it concealed unless you have a concealed weapons permit. See Florida Statutes Chapter 790,... Read more »
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I notified a company/person they where no longer allowed on my property and fired them for causing damage to our pool equipment. They then hired someone else to come on my property while I was not home to take pictures of the damage after I told them not to do that. What legal recourse do I have?
While the "someone else" may have technically trespassed, they didn't cause you any damage; you don't have any recourse (i.e.: a viable lawsuit.).
Delete the review would that be illegal?
If you ask for money IN RETURN FOR deleting the review, technically that may be considered extortion, a crime. See Florida Statute 836.05.
Technically a person can change his/her plea at any time before the jury returns a verdict. However, different courts may have different ways of doing things. Some courts may deem any offer from the State as revoked if not accepted before setting a case for trial. To avoid this, it may be necessary... Read more »
He can change his plea at any time before trial.
My ex was sending me money through cashapp I have transactions that state that she sent the money to me and I have messages where she admits to it saying “I was dumb to send you money I shouldn’t of have” and “I’m just gonna start from scratch and not send anyone anymore money” can I be... Read more »
What makes the mom think you stole it? My guess is that Mom wasn't told the full story. You probably should have proof handy that it was sent through this "cashapp".
I just move to the state and to my knowledge have done nothing wrong .
If I were you, I'd ask what they would like to speak to you about. Maybe you were listed as a witness or potential witness to something, even if you know nothing about whatever they're looking into. But another scenario is that, for some reason, you are a crime suspect, such as where... Read more »
My friend has a no contact order against her in Citrus County, Florida from her ex boyfriend. He repeatedly found ways to contact her even though she blocked him. He eventually told her he dropped the no contact order. So she talked to him and eventually moved back in with him. Well when she found... Read more »
She should immediately report the situation to the court. If he still has her phone, but she was able to tell you about it, I suggest you contact the state attorney and the court (i.e.: the judge's judicial assistant)..
I have 6 years time served on the probation case, I violated my probation with a new law violation and was sentenced to 10 years for the violation of probation and 10 years for the new law violation, ran concurrent. When my gain time sheet was given to me it said I had a fresh 10 years. Aren't... Read more »
Unfortunately, no. You will receive credit for the six years time you served - only on the related case. You will receive credit on the new case for any time you were in jail pending the resolution. Concurrent means the sentences runs together at the same time. It does not mean that the sentences... Read more »
The kids all lied to investigators at first, and said their friend stole a bottle from their parents, and the parents didn't know they were drinking. But the girl's parents are mad, and they found out the adult hosts handed the kids shots when they walked in the door, and kept giving them... Read more »
No, the boy probably doesn't have a viable defense to possible criminal charges by arguing that he didn't have the mental capacity. Any diminished capacity resulting from voluntary intoxication is normally not a defense. But of course, he should refuse to answer any questions about this... Read more »
Check with local media outlets, or Google search. Check with the Office of General Counsel at the Governor's Office,
Iam Witness and cooperate for drug charges against somebody, i can ask the state florida to cover my face and identify to testify?
Generally, no. The accused has the right to confront the witnesses against them. That includes the jury being able to observe the demeanor of the witness (including facial expressions).
I was in an altercation with someone and they came from behind. The police then intervened and I did not realize they were the police until I was tased. They gave me a notice to appear of resisting without violence. Will this violate my probation and if so will my probation officer put me in jail?
An arrest has the potential to violate your probation. Typically, you’re arrested for violation of probation when the probation officer discoverers the new offense; however, a judge will often set bond on the probation violation warrant. If it’s an on-site arrest, bond may be set at your... Read more »
The judge ruled that everything would be thrown out and that we should just get divorced. We both agreed and she has now filed a restraining order against me over the same incident that was thrown out. Please help.
It depends on the facts alleged in the first case, but it is quite possible that she could indeed get a restraining order.
I have a co defendant that is incarcerated for the charges of possession of cannabis greater than 20 grams
It is said that I have charges coming against me for sales of meth months prior
If you are charged with a crime and cannot afford a private attorney, the Court will likely appoint an attorney to represent you at no cost to you. If you are seeking advice about your situation though not yet charged with anything, call criminal defense attorneys in your area, and you will... Read more »
Or be considered false imprisonment ?
Are you asking about a private person or law enforcement stopping the suspected intoxicated driver? In the latter case, that is sorta what law enforcement is supposed to do.
What does "introduction" and "manufacture for introduction" mean? Does no "interstate commerce" mean a person can only purchase in the state they are physically in and is it implied that imports from outside the U.S. are prohibited? What does "other purposes"... Read more »
The act is codified in 15 U.S. Code § 1241 - § 1245.
You would have to research case law, if any, to find answers to some of your questions, but in general, yes interstate commerce (as also used in the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution) means between one state and another.
My husband was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting, making this the second charge of the same category. The judge upgraded it to a felony habitual. The public defender is saying the grand theft auto felony charge counts towards that. How can that be? Don't they have to be 3 of the SAME... Read more »
A person who commits petit theft and who has previously been convicted two or more times of any theft commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
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