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My friend has a criminal mischief charge and was ordered to pay 500 dollar restitution was not able to pay on time so the judge put her on 6 month probation her 6 months are up she paid off of the restitution but did not complete 25 community service hours as ordered was only able to complete 20... View More 
answered on Feb 3, 2020
Depending on the reason for failing to adhere to the conditions, she may go to jail...
There were co defendants in this case that settled with Nolle Pros. I am willing to do the same and realize that I more than likely have to turn myself in, but cannot afford to travel back and forth several times. How might I proceed most effectively? Also wondering if I will need a bail bondsman... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2020
you need to hire a lawyer in Lakeland (central Florida area) to represent yourself. You have some issues that need to be looked at.
Never applied for a hardship license and did the entire 10 year revocation. Are you still required to get a court ordered breathalyzer installed or can the court modify the order since you never applied for hardship
answered on Jan 29, 2020
Unless there is something else involved, my answer would be that you don't need a breathalyzer unless there is something that requires it...I would call the DMV and verify your status...to be safe
answered on Jan 29, 2020
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.... View More
His investigator who was paid for by the State due to my indigent status completed her report, yet the attorney will not show me the report, he will not respond to my continuous requests to read it.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
You are entitled to receive a copy of the report...you may want to contact the Florida Bar.
I caught 2 larceny charges in 2016, one for food one for diapers. Was placed on probation, I checked in and did all community service for 10 months. I was not able to pay cost of supervision and my p.o threatened to violate me for that, so o got scared and stopped checking in. I have absconded for... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2020
You could be facing about 22 months in state prison...depending on the initial sentencing guidelines and the grounds for the violation of probation.
I would need additional information to be more precise...
For my houspen
Date Filed: 11/02/2018
Date Closed: 01/06/2020
Stay Due Date: 01/06/2022
Bfile Section: F017
File Location: COURT
Thanks
answered on Jan 13, 2020
What is your question? There is insufficient information in your request
I smacked my husband's glasses off and he smacked me back. We were waiting for a cab and valet parkers saw us and called security. I had no physical injuries and the guard said he would review the video.Can we be charged and could they put out a warrant for us in our home state of NY?
answered on Jan 3, 2020
You could be charged with disorderly conduct, domestic battery or battery from what you describe in your question. While the charges could be filed and warrants issued; it is doubtful that you would be forced to return to Florida...
A friend was home alone his fiancés father let himself as well as his nephew her cousin and his friend and assaulted him while he was sitting on his couch because quote unquote he is a phone virus spreader now this individual is from up north here now full time and really pissed off trying to do... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2019
I believe, on the basis of the short amount of information, that a criminal lawyer would be in the best position to assist you.
and was told by the head state attorny to take 3 years or 25 when the case was just a hear say im free now but what could i dowhen there was even evidence were being tamperd with by the police who arrested me
answered on Nov 8, 2019
I am uncertain as to exactly what you are asking. However, if you believe that you were the victim of police officers who tampered with evidence...you may be able to pursue a claim for damages...you should move forward as quickly as possible...
2000 given 20 yrs ad 10 years paper ,violated dirty urine, got 2 years house arrest,got violated for being at pizza place,judge gave 305 jail days credit ad wrote doc to calculate time,judge sentenced him to 25 years ,so will he get the 20 years,ad the 305 days jail credit to this sentence,,,
I want to file a motion to compel but now I have a new lawyer I haven’t even met can I do it myself?
answered on Oct 17, 2019
You need to go through your lawyer...unless your are acting pro se (which means that you are your own lawyer).
She makes false and damaging accusations and threatens to come to our home. She is a 1/3 owner of the property. We are selling Wich is what she wants. But still threatens us. We do not want her coming to the house
answered on Oct 16, 2019
If your sister is out of state, you will have some issues regarding the court's jurisdiction. If she comes into the state, it is a different matter.
answered on Oct 14, 2019
Great answer Gary...this is a forum for having questions answered and not a forum for free legal services
I was thrown to the ground and one stomp one while the other girl choke me. So in self defense i grab the nearest item which was a broken bottle to stab one. A month past and i was arrested and charged with 2 count of aggravated battery assault. The statement that they gave police 2 week after the... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2019
You should contact a lawyer and determine what, if any, damages you have suffered...
My son was arrested for aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony. My son was at his home when his girlfriend's dad and step mom came to my son and his girlfriend's home and jumped my son one holding him and the dad beating him. The cops were called the dad said my son had a gun... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2019
Sounds like you need to hire a good lawyer to represent your son...you may also want him to pursue an order of protection against repeat violence.
answered on Sep 26, 2019
It depends on the evidence and circumstances of each case...You should be contacting your son's legal counsel as soon as possible.
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