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Probation violation
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Your question is pretty vague. Two separate cases?
I am being investigated and need a lawyer. First they took my phone without a warrant. They r trying to charge me on something I didn’t do
answered on Jun 13, 2020
I think the best answer is to find a reputable, local Lake county defense attorney ASAP.
While on probation and after 3 months of being released gets arrested for fighting and out back in jail, goes to trial is not found guilty but has to go back to prison for remainder of sentence for violating parole. This person said something about about the case law 784.021.1A and wanting to know... View More 
answered on Apr 20, 2020
Short answer: if you’re on probation and get arrested, his PO has a right to file a violation.
The violation “should” be worked out with the underlying case.
Questions remain outstanding; was there PC for a new arrest ( fighting), please tell me he didn’t plea to go home,... View More
We keep our property gates locked n we have a pitbull. The daughter's probation officer says we can no longer lock our gates. They have to stay unlocked. Can she do this?CAN SHE MAKE US KEEPP OUR GSTES UNLOCKED
answered on Apr 13, 2020
If you’re on probation in Florida you essentially lose all you’re 4th Amendment rights. Most, if not all, standard conditions of probation are to not associate with known criminals
She got detained for detention hearing , how long can they hold her until trial ( my daughter is being charged as a juvenile)
answered on Apr 8, 2020
Really depends on the 923 PC affidavit and witnesses at the bond hearing
Any respectable attorney you hire will file a bond motion with mitigation and potential defense witnessese.
While the public defender has great attorneys, I wouldn’t expect a call back anytime soon.... View More
I am also on disability, where can I find pro bono help or just give me your opinion.
answered on Mar 22, 2020
A third petit theft theft in florida May be charged as a felony. Instead of looking for probation why not hire a local attorney and look for motions to dismiss, suppress,etc?
answered on Mar 16, 2020
That’s a very very vague question. The best answer I can give based on the facts of your question is maybe, depends on the prosecutor.
I’d definitely call a local attorney who can talk to the intake attorneys before a filing decision is made.
Good luck.
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida. I work as Uber driver and a customer left their phone in my car. I contacted Uber so I could get a hold of the person. The person called me and advised I would like to give them the phone back but I asked if they could at least give me... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2020
In a nutshell, you kept property you knew wasn’t yours and held it for ransom. Depending on the value of the phone the state definitely has enough evidence, coupled with the statement to police.
Call a local attorney and have him/her find out if the is a capias. And don’t make any more... View More
I was able to view the record last year on my county public records search, but now the record is no longer there when I search the name
answered on Mar 12, 2020
Fla Stat 943.0584(a)(I) states that aggravated stalking is not eligible to be sealed. The statute for Agg Stalking is 784.048. See if the final disposition of the case was possibly amended to a charge that is eligible.
answered on Mar 11, 2020
Unfortunately no. In a Florida you can only have one case expunged
a person was charged with trafficking cannabis, trafficking herion, then got upgraded with rico and also running a criminal enterprise. she used the trafficking as predicate acts which they allowed to do in fl. but they using those some felonies for the running a criminal enterprise. Mind you all... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
Double Jeopardy is a fairly technical area of law that experienced lawyers know how to deal with. There is a big mis conception to non-lawyers of exactly how this works. You need to contact a local attorney and explain your facts to him or her. I believe that any good criminal attorney will... View More
I was a witness to an assault. On the phone with 911, some details I gave were incorrect. But In my actual police report, I 100% told the truth. Can I get in trouble for what I said on the phone not matching the report I filled out?
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Very possible. The state can potentially charge you with making a false report and/or other charges.
From this point forward do NOT talk to law enforcement or the State Attorney without a local attorney.
Finally, as I usually tell people on any question forum board DONT give out... View More
In a intervention program for probation. On probation and testifying against someone involved in same incident
answered on Feb 24, 2020
If you're in a diversion program or on probation, you need to protect yourself. I do not know all of the facts (and please don't post them on the internet). You're rights, specifically you're 5th amendment rights, may be limited due to your status as in a diversion program or... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2020
In a perfect world the VOP would be dismissed. However, Florida law allows the State to proceed on the arrest. Practically speaking, it depends on what you priors are, what you’re on probation for, is this a first violation and if the prosecutor has it out for you. I’d recommend a local lawyer... View More
Arrest on my record from 1996, possession of marijuana and shoplifting. Although I went through a pti program, it still shows on a local criminal check. It's not a disqualifying offense for the job, they ask you if you ever been arrested on the application and to explain what happened. If you... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2020
If the dispositions of you’re old cases were with hold of adjudication ( as opposed to an adjudication) you may be eligible to seal/expunge them. It’s basically the difference between a misdemeanor conviction or a disposition of the case with no conviction.
A conviction will generally... View More
arrested for a petty theft of chicken from Publix but they are making this a felony case because this is the third time ,Last time he had a petty theft charge was over ten years ago,
it was a mistake I called ahead and they had it waiting and I called him telling him it was ready for pickup... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2020
The state has the discretion to charge a third petty theft as a felony, but they don’t have to. I’d hire a local lawyer to present mitigation and convince the State to either not file at all or keep the charges as a misdemeanor.
answered on Feb 9, 2020
Generally speaking in Florida if you’re on probation and get arrested the state can ( and almost always does ) file an affidavit of probation. Even if the new case is not filed or dismissed, the State can still attempt to pursue a probation violation hearing. It makes things more difficult for... View More
I gave too much info to the *private* detective and am worried that he will report some friends to the police because i mentioned potentially illegal activities they performed. I did not sign a confidentiality agreement and he wrote it all down on a notepad he was reluctant to get rid of the... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2020
Honestly, anytime you talk to the police without a lawyer it’s a screw up. Sounds like they are doing some type of investigation whether it be you or friends. My advice is always do not talk to law enforcement without an attorney.
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