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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: I sold a trailer but because of a EMERGENCY I had to leave state before I could give him his trailer.

Now I have to stay longer than expected. If we made an agreement on payments to pay him back, could he have me arrested of I fail to make payments on time?

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Sep 22, 2020

Sounds very problematic and you need to either give the money back or get him his trailer immediately...depending on the value of the trailer you could be charged with either a felony or misdemeanor (probably a felony).

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I have a nephew serving time for a crime that he and another guy committed only the other guy has been out for years

A man was killed, my nephew never denied his part but says he didn't do what the other guy said so the other guy gets 8 years and my nephew got life just trying to see if I could find him some help as we are not financially able to hire a lawyer and information would be greatly appreciated.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Sep 18, 2020

Your situation is too complex to appropriately address in a forum such as this one. Unfortunately you request is going to require a great deal of time and effort to properly address. You should start by contacting your nephew's former lawyer and then move forward.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: I have been receiving defamation, phone call harassment to my business? We reported to the police couple of time.

My business, myself and employees are in fear because we are receiving phone calls, stalking with threats, online defamation to my business from a person. We reported to the police many times but didn't see any result. I really can't afford right now for an attorney and just want to see... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Sep 17, 2020

YOU ARE DESCRIBING A VERY DIFFICULT CASE, UNLIKELY TO FIND A FREEBIE LAWYER...GOOD LUCK...

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What if one of the statutes my son is being charged with is clearly not applicable due to the stated age?

The statute states 21 yoa or older and he is younger, by 3 years.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Sep 16, 2020

Hire a lawyer and stop trying to be a Roy Black wannabe...your son needs a lawyer...End of story.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: If someone has a probation hearing upcoming and then probation/community control hearing followed after. House arrest??

Probation violation

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Sep 15, 2020

Can you understand the relation between nuts and bolts...This combination spells prison or a stay in the county jail depending the underlying charges...Get a good lawyer that can come up with some creative ways to keep you out of spending some significant time locked up...and/or hope for an ultra... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Criminal Law and Collections for Florida on
Q: License suspension due to non-payment of court cost?

I have outstanding court costs that have gone to collections from 2010 to 2017 I was wondering if there was any way that I can get my license back without having to pay the full amount do to me living on social security income

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

You may be able to work something out with the clerk's office to get a clearance on your license. That may all depend on the number of cases that are pending and the locations of the tickets issued. Or, you may wish to contact a lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Trying to figure out the meaning of this exactly. HOMICIDE SPECIF FELONY COMMIT ACT COULD CAUSE DEATH
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Sep 8, 2020

this is probably a clerk description for a felony murder case...if in doubt call the clerk of the court to confirm...

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: So I make an out of court admission then it falls in to hands of the police, am I protected by the constitution?
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Sep 2, 2020

There is not sufficient information to give you an answer...was statement made to law enforcement...were you in custody...was statement made voluntarily? There are many factors...

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What does "Case staggered per chief judge directive" mean?
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Sep 2, 2020

My best advice is to contact the clerk of court for an answer...I’ve not heard that language before

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What am I able to do legally, if I am currently on probation in FL. But, I have open warrants in CO?

Before moving to FL 2 years ago, I was on probation in CO. I moved from CO to FL because I was living on the streets, and starting to get into bad habits. I moved to FL to get my life back on track. When I first got to FL I was still drinking a lot, and ended up getting a felony battery charge, and... View More

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

You need to get a lawyer in Colorado. He/she will be able to guide you best.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: My cousin was charged Lewd & lascivious molestation charge in florida. I know my cousin well, and it is not in characte

What are his defense options?

How can my cousin be exonerated of these alleged accusations?

How can I help my cousin?

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

I would suggest that the first step is to retain the best lawyer you can...this will be neither an easy case nor will a good lawyer be inexpensive. My former partner in Miami is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Miami...his name is Bruce Lehr (305) 377-1777. There are numerous issues... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Florida on
Q: child protection services are bad. They went to the home did nothing and the kids was abused because of it..

child protection services are bad they go out of the house they do a little investigation they leave and then when they leave the kids get beat so why would we call child protection services if the cops aren't doing anything the courts don't care. services are crappy.

who do we... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Aug 25, 2020

This is a website that permits people to ask questions of lawyers regarding a range of issues....If you are looking for a lawyer to represent you may want to call the Florida Bar; or contact a local lawyer.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Need Help! Don't have a lot of money. Daughter died and husband being charged. It was a accident! Please help my family

There was a car accident and my daughter was killed. My husband was driving so there charging him with her death. He is in jail and they want a lot of money to get him out. I can't find help,everyone wants Alot of money i don't have,hes suffering and my family is suffering. Someone please help me!!!

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Aug 18, 2020

My office is in Ocala, I work on cases throughout the State of Florida...my office number is (352) 369-8888...would be willing to talk about your case...no promises, but I will hear you out.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: If I was served a warrant for an alleged crime out of county aren’t I entitled to a police report or probable cause

I was charged with a fleeing and eluding charge and driving without a license from out of my county. I believe this happened when my vehicle was stolen as I would remember if I ran from police. I was picked up on the warrant and was never given copy of the police report , or given any kind of... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Aug 17, 2020

You will have probable cause affidavit list of witnesses and discovery...hire a lawyer and do not talk to law enforcement without a lawyer.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What is a pretrial conference and what will be done. Its for 2 counts of petite theft.

He didn't complete anything that he was supposed to do. And he wont know what to do when he goes to court. But he didnt get a court date for V.O.P

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Aug 17, 2020

Pre-Trial Conference is a step before going to trial/V.O.P. Hearing...contact your lawyer or the clerk of court for next hearing.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Can a civil restitution lien for incarnation cost for a county jail sentence be modified

In 2010 i was sentence to 8months in the country jail for a misdemeanor dwlsr and charged a civil restitution lein 4 monthts later but i was only in the facility for roughly 42 days before being transferred to state prison. Can this $12,000 civil restitution lein be modified to reflect the time I... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Aug 17, 2020

You can either send a request to the court yourself or retain a lawyer to do so...you should only be charged for the days in the county jail facility...P.S. call a lawyer to avoid the personal and painful experience.,.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I have problem with 3 people for couple months and yesterday they messed with me and I got fed up in throw something's.

I want file injunction but I don't know they pressure charges or not what should I do?

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Aug 16, 2020

Injunctions may be obtained through the clerks offices, I am assuming to called law enforcement which would be a precursor to the filing of charges through the local office of the state attorney or you can call a local lawyer and hire him/her to help you sort this out.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What happens if charges were filed against me in my old state after I moved to new state and I didn’t know about that?

Felony H

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Aug 16, 2020

It will depend on the charges and which law enforcement generated them...keep your mouth shut and hire the best lawyers you can find...since you have not disclosed what kind of charges are being made it limits my ability to determine the seriousness

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: Someone posted a picture of my minor child on a website without my consent.

I had someone make a website about Me they are slandering/defamation of Character on this website. Which is a different Issue then I’m worried about is it legal for them to post a picture of my minor child with out consent. I’m not sure where the picture came from I know it wasn’t in a... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Aug 14, 2020

Generally, not illegal in Florida...if the photo is sexual in nature it is a different story...

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: What can i do?

The judge take my child from me and delivered in teh hands of a sexual offender without the child be attended first to his counsel and set me to have supervised visitation with my child up to 2 times a week. The order was not served by hand, mail or e-mail. The order do not present any steps for... View More

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

You paint a very serious picture...has the judge issued a ruling yet...and what kind of hearing was scheduled and what happened...remember appellate time frames...Although it sounds like any appeal of this case is unlikely...Custody issues are always reviewable...Sounds like something went terribly... View More

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