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4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: in Fl if i gave info to a private detective before signing a confidential agreement can they do anything with it?

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

Jean Richardson
Jean Richardson
answered on Feb 7, 2020

There is zero confidentiality between you and that private detective because he does not work for you or an attorney that you hired. If you make statements against yourself, that is an admission. If you make statements against someone else, that is hearsay, with some potential exceptions.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Florida on
Q: Three months ago i was taken back for child support and nothing changed. Now she wants to try the court. Can she?

Child support said the amount was fine. Now she wants to try the court. I also pay her insurance, co Pay for insurance, cell phone and half of any other expense she has. Glasses, prom, trips exc.

Jean Richardson
Jean Richardson
answered on Feb 6, 2020

There has to be an exceptional change in circumstances for the court to make changes to child support. Is there an exceptional change in circumstance? It sounds to me like she is forum shopping. If DOR says the amount you are paying is fair and reasonable, I don't think a court will overrule... View More

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Q: I was put on a.o. registry for ten yrs in Iowa. I moved to fl now they say I have to register for life.
Jean Richardson
Jean Richardson
answered on Feb 6, 2020

If you were adjudicated for a crime such as a sex offense that requires registration as a sex offender, unfortunately; you must register in any new state that you relocate to. There are strict statutory guidelines that you must follow. If you don't register as required, you can be charged with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Florida on
Q: Is it possible to write the judge a letter pleading my case in DUI, I have a public defender who has not been helpful
Jean Richardson
Jean Richardson
answered on Feb 5, 2020

You can always write to the Judge, but be careful because there is no attorney/client privilege between you and the Judge. In other words, you might be incriminating yourself. I suggest you speak to your attorney or request another Public Defender if you cannot afford to hire a private attorney.... View More

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