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Got pulled was searched me and my ole man hunt old bottles well we found one old and it was an old medicine bottle. They found it went to there truck out of sight from us and field tested it. Said it was positive for meth. We really don't know if it was or not we weren't able to observe.... View More 
answered on Mar 30, 2021
First thing, hire a competent criminal defense lawyer. You have some legitimate issues to examine...more directly to your question: the testing of the bottle does not have to be done in your presence.
He told me he had the dealer receipts as well as the title but his mother could not get out of the bed he kept telling me to come back come back later come back later he has three more scooters at his house that are stolen as well how do I handle this without getting charged
answered on Feb 16, 2021
THE "GUY" IS A STRAIGHT UP LIAR AND THIEF...YOU SHOULD CALL THE POLICE AND REPORT THIS MATTER. ALTERNATIVE IS TO CONTACT A LOCAL LAWYER AND HAVE HIM MAKE THE REPORT TO THE POLICE FOR YOU. FROM HOW YOU ARE DESCRIBING THIS SITUATION, YOU HAVE COMMITTED NO CRIME YET...HOWEVER, IF AFTER... View More
My mom was really abusive to me and my sister. We are adopted and we are about a year and a half apart and me and her can share memories on when mom would kick and punch and slap us and hit our heads against a wall and she almost drowned my sister one time. When i was 16 i started running away... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2021
Claims against your mother can be lodged in either civil or criminal court. For the criminal proceedings, you may contact local law enforcement or Department of Children and Families.
A civil claim is somewhat more complicated and expensive, you may contact a local lawyer. I will,... View More
The FTA charge was petty theft. This is a family member and I'm out of state. This is all new to me having to deal with the wrong side of law. What can I do from another state. They are being held in the neighboring county. This is in the state of FL
My child’s father has been incarcerated on trafficking charges for 17 months and refuses to except a plea bargain because they did not find anything in his possession it was in a dumpster near him allegedly now the state attorney is threatening to enhance his charges claiming higher weight Can... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2020
They can charge whatever the proof will bear...your lawyer could better explain based on the discovery that the state has provided.
I never told anyone. 38 years later, I told another priest from my childhood. He never reported it to anyone including the Diocese of Orlando or Florida’s DCF. Did he commit a crime by not reporting abuse that happened when I was a teenager? Are mandatory reporters supposed to report past cases... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2020
He is not, in my opinion based on your assertions, a mandatory reporter. The priest hearing your confessions is not required to make a report under the circumstances you are alleging.
My boyfriend was arrest in April for battery against his sister. His sister ended up dropping the charges and the case was closed. On 10/7 he ended up hitting me and was arrested for DV. But now on 10/16 charges were filed against me for the April incident and I’m not sure what to do. I have not... View More
Without my permission at all video taped me outside of the dwelling on there cellphone can the video be used in court proceedings or not
answered on Oct 21, 2020
The simple answer would be yes...if all of the preliminary issues are dealt with.
Addressing the FL case. Is it possible for the extradition to be canceled. If so how does he go about it?
answered on Oct 20, 2020
Having agreed to extradition to Florida, I don't believe he could undo that decision...You should seriously consider hiring a lawyer in order to represent your son's interests.
This denial was due to my inability to wear a facemask. Which i showed the guards my doctors exemption & was still denied access. Marion county florida
answered on Oct 20, 2020
File a request with the judge and attach a copy of the doctor’s note and request that the court allow you to appear without a mask...or the smarter approach is to hire a lawyer.
My computer auto filled the address to my address and I didn't realize so the check came here ..I deposited the check along with mine into an acct ..after I did it all I told they person what happened and apologized and told him I was giving his money back and that I was already starting to... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2020
Stop posting about this on the internet...prosecutors routinely check sites like this...do yourself a favor and get a lawyer soon...and I hope you didn’t spend the money. If you didn’t spend the money and don’t have a criminal history, you might be eligible for a deferred prosecution of this... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2020
First and foremost you have the right to remain silent...that means shut your mouth and stop talking and/or writing about what you did or almost did...find a lawyer and don’t talk to anyone but that lawyer.
I can send you a copy of the report .
answered on Oct 12, 2020
Your question does not present sufficient information to formulate an answer.
I have asked the county for a copy of the video footage from the school bus over a "mask" issue when my daughter was adjusting her mask and was given a "disciplinary letter". My daughter was called a liar when I asked the driver about the situation. One thing my daughter... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2020
I don't see any reason, legally, that would prohibit you from doing so.
I was 18 yrs old I was involved with human trafficking case in Chicago I was picked up in Miami fL charged with misdemeanor of prostitution although the judge knew I didn’t live there he still issued a warrant but I live in Chicago so they won’t expedite me for misdemeanor but I can’t get a... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
Confront the charges, hire a lawyer...or continue to face the consequences for failing to appear in court.
The person he is accused of having "sexual activity" with is 15 yoa. I'm pretty sure at 15 it is irrelevant to the court if it was consensual due to being under 16 otherwise I could say yes. My concern is the age listed in the statute being 24 yoa or older in which he is 18. Hope... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2020
794.05 Unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.—
(1) A person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this... View More
if my boyfriend is 21 and i’m 17 and having a baby 3 months before i turn 18 would he still get in trouble? we just moved to florida two months ago but where we lived before the age of consent was 16 when i got pregnant
answered on Sep 27, 2020
Tough issue...but I don’t think he would...in the event that he is arrested and/or charged he has some interesting defenses...both you and he should keep your mouths shut and for the love of mike...get a lawyer if you have any doubts as to how this situation is going to go down.
answered on Sep 22, 2020
You are not making yourself very clear, therefore I suggest you pay a local lawyer to access you court file and give you a proper analysis of what happened in your situation.
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