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He's been in since the age of 17 for robbery. What can I do to try and get a reduced sentence? We are inclined to believe that sentence is excessive therefore violating the 8th amendment
answered on Mar 4, 2020
You are not providing any factual information necessary to make determinations as to whether the punishment herein violates the 8th Amendment. You should seek a lawyer immediately and have this file thoroughly reviewed.
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 
answered on Mar 3, 2020
I would suggest that your total fees may range between $15,000.00 to $20,000.00...
My sister resides in FL, where this occurred. Her ex husband came to the property to remove his belongings before he was served a restraining order. She told his mother about the RO, who then told her son. It has been discovered that he severely damaged the water heater in her garage causing gas to... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
This is not a Florida Case, but you should contact the Sheriffs Office in your jurisdiction and report this crime...I will leave it to law enforcement to determine what crimes may have been committed.
Get a lawyer for your hearing.
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
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Hire a criminal defense lawyer...especially one with serious trial experience.
My brother crashed his car into the woods & was taken to the hospital. He totaled the car too & he has been in the hospital for 5 days now. Do the police automatically test your blood for alcohol in these scenarios? He was the only person in the car & the only person injured.
answered on Feb 25, 2020
Based on the circumstances you described, it is likely that law enforcement will have blood to test and are likely to do so...You brother should retain a competent criminal trial lawyer a.s.a.p.
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 25, 2020
Depending on the content of what you said, there exists the possibility of prosecution...contact a local lawyer a.s.a.p.
In a intervention program for probation. On probation and testifying against someone involved in same incident
answered on Feb 26, 2020
Of course you need a lawyer...the rights normally guaranteed in an initial proceeding is not available in a probation hearing...get a lawyer!!!!
I have never spoken with the prosecutor. I pressed my attorney to find out why he hates me. Attorney says “we have history”. He did try to burn me 15 years ago but he finally had to offer me adjudication without guilt.
Why would he hold a grudge over that? My only guess is that he was... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Unfortunately, being hated by the prosecutor is not the relevant issue...You need to hire a competent attorney who can defend you. You are not giving me a whole lot of facts about the underlying case, to give you any thoughts about the charges...
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Unless there are other allegations of violation of the probation, the VOP is dismissed and you move forward to complete the probation...
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 24, 2020
I would agree Mr. O'Sullivan regarding his analysis...If you are being accurate about your background, I don't believe that a local school board wouldn't consider hiring you...it appears to be almost 25 years old and you are telling me that there are no other issues.
I am the... 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 22, 2020
Hire lawyer, approach the state...get ready for trial. If you are found guilty you will likely face jail time...
The counter to your argument is that he should have gone to check out and not presumed.
On our way back to Florida on 75 I was pulled over in sycamore county for tinted windows and given a ticket. The car was bought new at Toyota and came with tint from the dealer and is in compliance with Florida law but I guess not Georgia law. My tint is 30 on the front 2 and 15 on the back 3. Is... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2020
I am not authorized to practice law in Georgia. However, the statute in Georgia is, as follows:
Georgia's O.C.G.A. § 40-8-73.1 regulates vehicle window tinting. Under this statute, you cannot legally tint the front windshield at all, and you cannot reduce light transmission through... View More
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I missed my probation appointment last Monday, its 8 days ago. My PO came by twice yesterday. He said if I didnt call him immediately I would be violated, he came by the 2nd time. Said it was my last chance. I called this nothing and he said if I did not come in by... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
I would suggest that you comply with the directives of your probation officer. You might also wish to obtain the services of an attorney to deal with the fallout of your alleged failures to comply with the probation officer.
Be careful, you are skating on some thin ice.
answered on Feb 18, 2020
There is no legal hurdle to having a teacher speak to a student.
answered on Feb 18, 2020
Florida makes it a crime to intercept or record a "wire, oral, or electronic communication" in Florida, unless all parties to the communication consent. ... However, you should always get the consent of all parties before recording any telephone conversation and any in-person that common... View More
Is it possible to sue the district attorneys office?
The case I refer to is the state vs Francisco Munoz, 1972. I have lived with this injustice for over 50 years. Thanks for your time and effort.
answered on Feb 14, 2020
Yes it is possible to sue a district attorney's office. However, there are several immunities issues that you will have to overcome. You will also have to deal with statute of limitations issues.
I know nothing about the case other than it is nearly 50 years old. That alone presents... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2020
YES, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ALL CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED ON A SENTENCE.
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 7, 2020
Is it possible that he takes the information you provided to police...Yes. There is not in your question any information that would give him a motivation to do so.
You made a horrible mistake...private investigator does not have any privilege that protects statements made by you.... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2020
Statute of limitations is applicable to criminal prosecutions and must be commenced within three years of the time when the crime was committed. Please note that there are some circumstances under which a criminal statute of limitation in Florida can be tolled, or suspended, so it is always... View More
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