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If someone is: taking photos of someone without their consent, following them around at work or to their home, staking outside of their house, paying for sensitive information of them online, and all of this is done in secret for no reason other than romantic obsession, to what extent is this... View More 
answered on Jun 18, 2021
Stalking a person in the state of Florida is illegal. If you believe that you are being stalked call law enforcement.
If law enforcement is unwilling to assist, contact either a family or criminal lawyer in your area and they can assist you.
As an example: a teacher was accused of having an inapropriate relationship with an underage student. There is no proof in text messaging, emails, etc. but there are recordings that the student took without the teacher's knowledge. Would the recordings hold up in court, or could the recording... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2021
The issue is not whether the student may be penalized…I think that you may be missing the big picture. The real issue is does the defendant have a privacy expectation from the secret recording of their alleged illegal behaviors?
He get out of jail
answered on Jun 15, 2021
What’s your question…unless he has some other case, he should be out shortly.
I already have my voting rights back
I was offered a harsher sentence than if I would have been found guilty. I pointed this out to my public defender. He said if I didn't take this plea they were going to up my chargers. I'm charged with Procure for prostitution. 1st offense. He said I had priors. A DUI that was dismissed... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2021
They can charge anything the facts support and then some…the answer to this is to have competent counsel and a trial by jury, best of luck.
He was first being taunted by white officers that I know the name of, making racial slurs and saying things like "my knee isn't on your neck, you can breathe. giving him 6 DRS in a row at once for no reason, and when he tried to fight it himself in the jail. he wasn't let out to do... View More
Would that be jurisdictional venue for dismiss?
answered on Jun 5, 2021
It simply means two RICO cases were dismissed…Law Enforcement can and may continue investigating.
1983 felony conviction- 10lbs. Marijuana
answered on Jun 3, 2021
Simple answer is that Florida does have an expungement law. See 943.0585, Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records.
Scientific evidence that is brand new. Which has never been used anywhere in the world. It is comparable to DNA, but is impossible to refute.
answered on May 30, 2021
It depends on a number of factors and there are also time considerations…you should immediately consult with a criminal law attorney.
If I let someone use my car but then I change my mind and I ask for them to return it and they refuse, is it illegal for me to have it towed?
answered on May 26, 2021
Based on what you are saying, I would say you are safe…you may wish to ask for law enforcement to assist you.
To file a motion with the courts to be released from house and start my probation and how do i do this
answered on May 7, 2021
I am assuming that you are in Federal Court, I would communicate with the attorney that has represented you and he will give you better information based on his work on your case...You may also address this issue directly with the Court through the Clerk of Court and the Assistant U.S. Attorney on... View More
My brother was living in a house when police had 5 mon investigation for drugs.he moved out. Police raied place n new teneit got charged.can previous renters get a warrent also
answered on May 7, 2021
Depending on the nature and scope of the investigation...Law Enforcement could also proceed against other people, including your brother...The most important piece of advice I can provide at this time is to tell your brother that he has an absolute right to not answer any questions that law... View More
Do i as a criminal defendant have the right to obtain a copy of the signed affidavit and/or what information was given to a judge in order for that judge to issue a warrant?
answered on Apr 30, 2021
You are absolutely entitled to a copy of the affidavits supporting a request for a search warrant.
Diff. Tenants safes vehicles etc is this legal. Police left a vehicle unlocked that got robbed for savings bonds soc security cards old coins what gives them cause to go through other peoples property when they got who they came for?
answered on Apr 22, 2021
Without more information about the warrant and the manner in which it was effectuated it is not possible to provide an answer to your question.
I own 51% of a marine contracting company. The company owns several tug boats and other pieces of marine equipment.
Can I gift one of the tug boats to another company which I own 100% of. Once the transaction is complete, can I then lease the tugboat back to the original company which... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2021
You may do what you propose...but the proviso is that there are likely tax consequences to your proposal...You should be communicating with a tax specialist and/or accountant...
I was arrested today for felony child abuse for discipling my 16 year old son a year ago. I'm seeking counsel & don't have any priors nor did I or would I ever hurt my children in such a severe manner. I'm afraid this is going to not only damage my kids psychological health,... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2021
Yes...you should be aware that litigating this type of case is not easy...the first thing is to meet with counsel ASAP and do not talk to anyone (police, DCF or anyone) about this case.
answered on Apr 20, 2021
You are on parole and anyone would reasonably assume that you could be drug tested...Either way, you failure to comply with the parole officer may well subject you to further problems...
A loved one received a withheld judgement for a misdemeanor for something that they didn't do. The accusing party filed a lawsuit the same day of the hearing. A couple of months in and during the discovery process, exculpatory evidence was provided that had been withheld from the criminal... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2021
You typically must file your motion to vacate on newly discovered evidence within two years of the termination of the original case. Contact a lawyer ASAP...
Am I exempt from paying court fees restitution and Community control fees, The cost of supervision and electronic monitoring?
answered on Apr 2, 2021
You have provided no basis as to why you would be exempt from paying this...the judge has discretionary abilities to exempt you from paying these monies.
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