You should ask the court to appoint the Office of the Public Defender to handle your case. The PD office charges an application fee of $50.00 and potentially seeks a lien, for their services, at the end of the case. The request for a lien may vary from office to office.

You should contact the Bureau of Administrative Review, in Florida, to determine if your NV class will meet the requirements of Florida’s DUI level 1 school. Unless you live or work in a Florida County, you are prohibited from taking the FL DUI level 1 class. Thus, out of State classes should be... View More

It is best to consult with a civil attorney who handles this type of claim.

The simple answer is no. However, it may be used during cross examination to show the officer does make mistakes.

I understand your position; however, I don’t see facts, in your discussion, that supports your claim. Generally speaking, if a judge shows bias, your lawyer should file a motion to recuse (remove the judge from your case). Assuming the facts warrant such a motion, you may wish to pursue an... View More

An arrest has the potential to violate your probation. Typically, you’re arrested for violation of probation when the probation officer discoverers the new offense; however, a judge will often set bond on the probation violation warrant. If it’s an on-site arrest, bond may be set at your... View More

Your facts suggest that there may be a problem other than your representation. Since you have not been to trial, you are still able to submit evidence at your trial. The fact that you were denied relief by the court indicates the PD was not ineffective as you were suggesting. You took the right... View More

The public defender’s office.

The answer may depend upon the State where the DUI occurred. In Florida, a DUI offense requires a conviction; thus, your answer to the question would be yes. In order to answer this question correctly, you should consult with the lawyer that handled your case.

He should receive credit from the time the hold is placed on your fiance. If he enters a plea to the charge in Polk county, he needs to bring the out-of-county credit to the attention of the court. The clerk will only advise the court of the credit for time served once he reaches Polk County.... View More

Whether the police have sought the blood alcohol level of your brother may be irrelevant. If the State of Florida suspects a DUI, they may seek a subpoena to obtain your brother's hospital records in order to determine the Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) at the time of treatment. Although this is... View More

Contact your lawyer for this answer. Otherwise, we are simply speculating.

The safest way to answer your question is to contact the DMV to determine if the license is valid.

Time to get a new lawyer. In the meantime, show up for court to prevent the issuance of a bench warrant.

Traditionally, drug or alcohol testing is only a condition of your sentence or possibly your bond. The testing is performed at the probation office in Rockledge.

In Florida, the answer to your question depends on a number of factors. For example, if this is a first offense, you must sign up for DUI level 1 school and apply for an administrative review hearing, within 10 days, to obtain a business purpose only license. In the alternative, you may contest... View More

The legal fees will depend on many factors. For example, the following may apply: the complexity of the case (number of witnesses, breath test, aggravating factors), the number of DUI priors, the experience of the lawyer, travel time to the courthouse, and whether the client is seeking a trial.... View More

The answer to your question, for the DUI, depends on the urinalysis. If you do not have controlled substances in your system, then the State of Florida has no chance of proving Driving Under the Influence. If you test positive for controlled substances, the prosecutors will still have a difficult... View More

If a breath test is .15 or greater , the penalties for a dui charge increase. Otherwise, your prior dui record is the only factor which will increase your sentence.

The judge’s time for a response depends on the complexity of the issues. If you have hired a lawyer, you should ask him or her for the appropriate timeline.