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4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: i was arrested for petty theft I have proof that it was not me but it’s been 4 months with no court date what can I do
Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Mar 18, 2020

Have you spoken to an attorney, that is the first step and they can guide you in the right direction.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I’m 15 and I’ll turn 16 in less then a month. I got 2 tickets and I’m being sent to court.Can I go alone to court in fl?

I got two tickets for speeding in a school zone and driving without a license. I’m getting my permit next week. The police officer gave me a court date, can I go to court alone In Broward county or at least bring my friend whose 18 without letting my parents know?

Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Mar 4, 2020

Yes, but it's always better to have a lawyer handle it so you don't even have to appear in court.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: On average how much would it cost to obtain legal defense for 3 probation felony’s cases in three separate counties ?

Husband is on felony probation in 3 separate counties and recently committed a crime . Now needs legal representation for the 3 probation counties to serve as a leasion between the courts to speed up sentencing process and hopefully agree to the terms set by the county in which new crimes were... View More

Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Mar 3, 2020

Every lawyer charges different prices. Call around to attorneys in those counties and get prices.

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Florida on
Q: He has no new charges from dade county

My fiance was arrested trying to get a background check because of the warrent he was no giving a bond and the misdemeanor warran is a vop because he didn't finish pay his court fees so will it still count or will he have to sit in polk county jail to after begin transfered

Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Feb 28, 2020

Yes unless he is able to get a bond from the judge. If he hires a lawyer they can file a bond motion and try to get you out.

3 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Florida on
Q: Will it count as time served

My fiance is in jail in Miami dade county on a misdemeanor out of county warrant for polk county he have been sitting in jail now for 1 week polk county has until March 11 to come transferre him if and when they do will all this time he is doing in dade county jail count as time served

Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Feb 28, 2020

If you posted bond for his Miami case and he is only sitting in jail on the polk warrant, then yes he will get credit.

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4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Hello , my friend got charge of theft of $200 and he never got arrested before can you please tell what will he be charg
Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Feb 28, 2020

It depends. If he has no history, a lawyer can try to get him into a diversion program so it will be dropped.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Will New York State come to Florida to expedite soemone for criminal sale in 3rd
Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Feb 28, 2020

It depends on the warrant and if it calls for nationwide extradition.

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4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: MY GRANDSON IS CHARGED WITH CRUELTY TOWARD A CHILD - ABUSE CHILD WITHOUT GREAT BODILY HARM
Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Feb 27, 2020

You should contact an attorney in the county that this happened in to see if they can help.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: First time offender F2 aggravated battery pregnant. Do i go to prison or get probation?

My step sister and i dont like each other but i never put my hands on her during this case.

She had her witnesses lie about the ordeal too.

She saught medical attention for it to build her case i believe but, her child did not arrive early and her child doesnt have any life... View More

Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Feb 27, 2020

Does your sister still want to prosecute the case and go forward? Just because you score does not mean the prosecutor has to offer that you need to speak to your attorney about other options and or hire a new lawyer if you’re not satisfied.

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: Me and my baby daddy have a domestic violence case. A while back he pushed me and I called the police.

That's how we got the domestic violence case. He just went to jail again recently for a warrant for the domestic violence case. I wanted to know could I write him letters or go see him while he in jail. Or I can't have no contact with him at all. It happened in Haines City Florida

Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Feb 25, 2020

You would have to get a lawyer to change the terms of his release to allow for contact.

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Florida on
Q: I was wrongfully arrested for dui. What should I do?
Corey I. Cohen
Corey I. Cohen
answered on Oct 8, 2019

Hire a lawyer to expose the cops for liars if you were not dui.

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