Questions Answered by Henry George Ferro
Q: I have a final injunction and I an wondering if I can pack the respondent stuff and access that part of the house?
He has 2 lizards in his room that havnt been fed in a month and I'm not sure if were allowed in the room to feed them.
You should send him a notice that you are going to dispose of his belongings and give hime at least one week.
Q: A judge order family therapy for the victim and abuser of domestic violence.
My daughter is on her second probation for domestic violence against us. We have tried therapy in the past yet and know she does not respond to it. The judge order us the victims to attend therapy with someone we are genuinely afraid of. I asked for a review and the judge told us if I refuse... Read more »
Time to hire a lawyer.
Q: Is a "witness" only, enough to convict someone of a burglary?
The state has a "witness" who states that I was at a specific place at a specific time. He took my license plate number down and reported me that way. On my side I was able to get DMV records showing the car he seen could not have been there on the date he stated. Would that be enough to discredit... Read more »
Looks like a jury issue
Q: Is there any website that I can review case results for sexual battery on person under 12
I have a friend that is on trial for sexual battery on a person under 12, and lewd and lascivious molestation, of which I am trying to help defend his case and innocence. I was hoping to find cases to review what methods and utilities were used to prove the defendant's innocence.
You should immediately contact and retain the services of a competent trial attorney to represent your friend.
Q: My daughter wants to go live with her dad out of state. Will I have to pay him Child Support if he's never paid?
I live in FL and he in NC. My daughter has expressed she wants to go to high school in NC so she can go to university there. He decided to be a part of her life @ age 10. Before this, I was taking care of everything 100% without any help from him. When he became involved, he asked that I not do... Read more »
You should seek the advice of a local counsel to determine the proper course of action in this matter, there is insufficient information herein to make those decisions...
Q: I let a person pet sit . They wont return my dog a police wont help me. What now
She got evicted played games bout her location. O found her police wont help. Hes no pure breed . And I have 4 yrs of pics along with papers stateing he is my emotional support dog. But police couldn't find her. 2 months have passed I've located her police still wont help me
If you have the location of the dog, advise the police; you may need to file a report with the police...
Q: Could my mom with custody refuse to provide education and sent me out of the country to my dad who doesn't? (Minor)
I am 17 years old and a citizen of The United States. When I was 8 my custody was granted to my mom when she got divorced. Later she immigrated to the United States and brought me along. She now bought me a plane ticket and are forcing me to go back to My dad who lives in China. Does she have the... Read more »
You should consult an attorney in your area and see about the possibility of having a court determine that you may emancipate yourself. You also need to speak to an immigration lawyer...
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.
There is no question to be answered
Q: I received a citation in Florida and called every few days up to the court date and the ticket was not filed by Trooper
Now almost three weeks later I receive a message that I have a court date six weeks after initial date. Is this citation valid?
You are not providing me with any specifics needed to provide you an answer, but this may be of some help. Florida Statute 316.650 provides that: Except for a traffic citation issued pursuant to s. 316.1001 or s. 316.0083, each traffic enforcement officer, upon issuing a traffic citation to an... Read more »
Q: Can my non guardian grandmother kick me out, a minor, if i have paid 200 a month to live with her.
I am a 17 year old living with my grandmother in a trailer/rv park. She does not have legal custody or guardianship of me, as she moved to get me out of a bad situation. She is now kicking me out with no where to go because she doesnt like me as a person. I have lived with her for 3 month approx.... Read more »
Your grandmother would have to obtain a court order to evict you.
Q: I am 19 and I live in Florida, Am I able to buy a handgun from a private seller?
Yes, unless you are aware that the gun you are attempting to purchase is stolen property...it appears that both the buyer and seller must have a valid florida license.
Q: My freind was arrested charged with drunk driving. He was not driving his car was broke down in the bar parking lot he c
was there working on the car an anonymous call call the police when they got there he was passed out in the car put the keys in the passenger seat floorboard the car would not even start he had gotten a ride there to work on it I have affidavits from people at the bar the owner of the bar... Read more »
He should hire a lawyer, he has a defense...
Q: (FL) Can a plea still be valid/stand if it was rejected at the time it was offered, but the facts provided were wrong?
A plea was offered 7 months ago of 29 years with no minimum mandatory. When the plea was being offered in court, it was stated on the record that the minimum, per sentencing guidelines, that could be imposed was 27.27 years with minimum mandatory if trial was lost. Recently, it was discovered that... Read more »
This is not an issue that is best handled by a pro-se motion...Contact the lawyer who represented you and/or the public defender...You probably have a 3.800 motion and/or 3.850 motion that should be filed on your behalf...But again, contact a lawyer who can deal with the specifics of the case.
Q: In FLA when is a CI consider not creditable?
The CI was recently living at the same hotel as the suspect. Suspect knows every inch of the hotel. Video starts where suspect enters the hotel, but he's moving the cameras around so you don't know what he's doing. Police report States only two occasions, which was the two control buy. Charges are... Read more »
It is a "case by case" review and ultimately to be decided by a jury, if it gets that far. I'll tell you what I routinely tell families, get the best lawyer you can find...
Q: After a youthfull sentence can the person be charged with the prr enhansement
If a 19 year old goes to prison sentenced as a youthfull offender 4 years followed by two years and wen he get out of prison happens to catch another charge before the three year time line after release. Can he be found quilty and sentenced under the prr enhansement making a 5 year max offense 15... Read more »
The youthful offender imprisonment is considered a "confinement" and he would be subject to "PRR" sentencing and treatment. Hire a good lawyer...
Q: Juveniles charged with GTA, when Lure in by undercover police?
Isn't this called Entrapment, the boys got in with an adult person who did not say they stole the car offer them a ride, and then got out of the vehicle and asked the kids to park it. Under covers came out and arrested the boys and charged them with GTA? Is this legal or do i have a case??
From the short description you provided, this is not an "entrapment" case. This is a case that will sink or swim on the issue of whether your children knew or should have known that the vehicle was "stolen." Hire a lawyer and fight this case...
Q: I signed a waiver of service of process and consent to extended family placement how do I get it overturned
Since release from jail I have been living with my parents and daughter for last 5 years because we relocated to palatka, fl
Hire a lawyer a petition the court for a modification...
Q: Do we need a lawyer at an intake court room appointment. My son is 15 years charged with GTA.
He also received 2 tickets do I pay them or have the lawyer fight them?
I would contact and retain a lawyer as soon as you can...Typically a lawyer will file a notice of appearance, written plea of not guilty, demand for discovery and request either a trial by jury or judge (depending on whether the charges are filed in the circuit felony division or the juvenile... Read more »
Q: Can a person that's found guilty of a crime get the actual perpetrator to testify and free him completely
My son was convicted of a crime his girlfriend did, he was at the scene of the crime. he didn't know it took place and she never told him.a servelience camera shows them at the scene and he got charged with possession of his personal ring which his lawyer was informed was his not from the crime, he... Read more »
Hire the best lawyer you can find...
Q: My wife got arrested today for criminal conspiracy and she has not been in that place st Landry in a few years
St Landry, Louisiana
You are not providing sufficient information for an appropriate answer... My best suggestion is for you to immediately contact a criminal defense lawyer...Your wife should not discuss this matter with anyone other than her lawyer...
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