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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Technical violation for unpaid court cost as a veteran going through hud-vash is there anything I can do to
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 18, 2020

You should immediately request that the court convert the unpaid costs into a money judgment based on your financial inability to pay the costs.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Im in Florida and want to know is there a law that can charge a woman for passing HIV to her unborn child
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 18, 2020

None that I am aware of.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Please I need a pro bono lawyer for my 17 yr son. Indian River Fl.
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 18, 2020

You should contact the Florida Bar...800-342-8011

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: In order to file a 961, my case would have to be overturned first, correct?
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 15, 2020

Are you certain this is a Florida issue; What are you trying to achieve?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Can a VA veteran threaten to commit murder using PTSD as his excuse?

It is in writing saying that a person will be killed and use he will use PTSD as the reason for his actions

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 13, 2020

You likely need to communicate this information to local law enforcement as soon as possible.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What if Police in California doesn't get Probable Cause Declaration signed by a Judicial Officer in 48 hr?

there is No Probable Cause declaration on file with the Court signed by a Judicial Officer within 48 hours of arrest, No Probable Cause Documents on file with the Court and an unsigned PCD is submitted in evidence in a Federal 1983 proceeding 2 years later- Is this a 4th Amendment Due Process... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 12, 2020

You appear to have answered your own question and prepared to go forward...so I am uncertain as to what it is that you are asking for. My best advice to you is to retain a criminal lawyer to assist you in proceeding.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROBBERY AND BURGLARY? CAN ONE PERSON BE CHARGED WITH BOTH OFFENSES?

HOW CAN I HELP A YOUNG MAN WHO COMMITTED A CRIME AT 17 YRS OF AGE, AND IS GETTING PROCESSED AS AN ADULT FOR HIS FIRST AND ONLY CHARGE. HE BURG W/ FIREARM, ARM ROBBERY, AND A FEW GRAND THEFT OF FIRE ARMS.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 12, 2020

Depends upon the facts of the case...The best help you can provide this young man is to retain the best attorney possible...you should contact the local bar association...with your proximity to Palm Beach, I would also suggest reaching out to lawyers in the Palm Beach County Area.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Is it the public defenders responsibility to file a motion for adversity hearing if the defendant has a right to such
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 12, 2020

A public defender should, most do, meet with the client to determine the strategy necessary to proceed on in a case...It has been my experience that most public defenders try, as best as they can to insure that their clients are competently represented.

You should meet with your public...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: let's say hypothetically a 16 year old boy injures a girl around the same age;

for example a stab wound with a fork or something along those lines that will definitely cause a scar. would the boy go to prison? and would another teenager around the same age be able to bail him out of jail if they have the money to?

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 7, 2020

Hypothetically speaking, some hypothetical parent should take this hypothetical "boy" behind a hypothetical barn and beat his hypothetical backside to a pulp...That is the father of a young woman speaking...

As a lawyer, I will tell you that your hypothetical "boy" could...
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Q: An attorney is charging first degree murder and after the murders the defendant shot someone in the face, canthey use i
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on May 6, 2020

What is your question, it is not clear what you are inquiring about.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What kind of court document has a judge's reasoning for discharging a defendant?
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 29, 2020

IT WILL LIKELY BE FOUND IN AN ORDER GRANTING A MOTION TO DISMISS AND/OR AN ORDER GRANTING A JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Is posession of firearm by a felon, improper exhibit of firearm, discharging firearm in public violent or nonviolent?
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 29, 2020

Your question provides the answer...guns=violence...to wit: it is a violent offense...Get a lawyer...

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Q: I had a pending crime when i wasnt on probation and now im being charged for it a yr later now that im on probation

Will my probation officer volate me when the crime happend a yr ago

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 27, 2020

There should not be an impact on your probation...but do yourself a favor and hire a competent lawyer in your area that can handle the case...Criminal Law is full of nuances and turns that is best in the hands of a competent lawyer.

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Q: Can i get my boyfriend battery charges dropped

We got into an argument inside the store he snatched my phone owner called the police they look at the camera and said he saw him hit me but he didn't

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 24, 2020

You can try and speak to the office of the prosecutor, but they are not bound to drop the charges. Best information regarding this matter is for you to contact a lawyer that will represent your boyfriend. There is a lawyer by the name of Bruce Lehr (my former partner and extremely well qualified... View More

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Q: Prior tenant charged with possession/ meth.Says charges were dismissed w/i 24 hours. Bail/arraignment set.

It doesn’t make sense to me. If charges were dismissed the next day, why is she out on bail? And arraignment is 4/28? She no longer lives here. But I know 1st hand she is an addict. She hit every apartment here, hit me twice & once while I was here. I had everyone lock their door.... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 23, 2020

If you have concerns over the safety of her children call the DCF hotline and call her family...Other than that there is not much you can do...

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: If someone was convicted for AGG BATTERY/W/DEADLY WEAPON and sentenced to 12 years but got out after 7 1/2 years and

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

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 20, 2020

Hire a lawyer ASAP...

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: is tampering with someone else's laundry a criminal act?

a fellow tenant is adding fabric softener sheets into my laundry when it's in the dryer, completely without my consent. it's possible I can acquire video evidence.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 20, 2020

Jonathan is correct in his assessment...if you feel so violated, you should contact your local law enforcement. But from a practical point of view, this is not a serious matter in light of the goings on in the nation today...

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Q: Hi so my daughter got arrested for attempted murder , how long can they hold her ?

She got detained for detention hearing , how long can they hold her until trial ( my daughter is being charged as a juvenile)

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 8, 2020

I would add that the present corona virus crisis also creates further difficulties for your daughter...Get the best lawyer you can; the charges in this case are very serious.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Florida on
Q: Can I get some advice please on what or how will it be the easiest but fastest way to get a friend out of jail?

Hi, I'm Zach. I’m writing in an attempt to help a close friend get released ASAP from jail due to the impending threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. I understand that many nonviolent offenders are being released. He has a serious medical condition, Hepatitis-C which has not been treated since... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Apr 2, 2020

Hire a lawyer and have him file a motion to release him/her on bond pending the resolution of the charges...

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: My rights as victim of stolen trailer when I have found trailer

I believe I found my trailer and when police came out they found no vin numbers in either of the two places they should be they do have a title and bill of sale as do I have my title Ag detective said can’t prove it’s mine with no vin numbers So nothing he can do but neither can they prove... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Mar 29, 2020

You may file a claim in court; but it is your burden to prove the trailer belongs to you.

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