There are many different sentences a court could impose on these set of facts. The ultimate sentence will depend on the following factors: recommendation from the probation officer, prior record, where the defendant scores, the nature of the violation(s), previous violations and any mitigation... View More

Even though a criminal case is filed, you will receive restitution only if the defendant is convicted at trial or enters a plea. Assuming the criminal case resolves itself, you will not need to file a civil suit if you receive restitution for your loss. However, if you are worried that the... View More

A police report is a summary of the events observed by the police officer writing the report. The evidence presented at trial (testimony, DNA, pictures, recordings, etc.) will determine your innocence or guilt - not the police reports. The inconsistencies in a report, however, may be used to... View More

See 943.0435

(2) Upon initial registration, a sexual offender shall:

(a) Report in person at the sheriff’s office:

1. In the county in which the offender establishes or maintains a permanent, temporary, or transient residence within 48 hours after:

a. Establishing... View More

You would begin by hiring a forensic expert to see if they can determine if any work was performed by the police department. I am not sure if such a determination is even possible.

FTA is a contempt charge for non-compliance with a court order. You face up to 6 months in jail assuming this is a non-jury resolution. Receiving a concurrent sentence rests entirely with the sentencing judge. You will need a good reason explaining why you failed to appear in order to receive a... View More

If you are lawfully arrested, the police are permitted to do a "search incident to arrest." This is an exception to the general warrant requirement for searches. If you are arrested in your car, the police may be able to search the areas surrounding you to determine if you are hiding a... View More

Yes

I need more information. What were you arrested for? Assuming the gun was concealed, that constitutes a third degree felony. You will not be eligible for a concealed weapons permit if convicted of a felony. The charge will not be dropped if your rights were not read; however, assuming unlawful... View More

Luckily we live in the United States. As far as I know, one can not go to jail for being 23.

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The answer depends on what warrant you are referring to. For example, if the warrant is for a FTA, the warrant for your arrest may still be active for the contempt charge even though the underlying charge is dismissed. If the warrant is for... View More

Based upon the facts presented, your son couldn’t be arrested for cursing at the bill collector-harassing phone calls. At best, these facts remotely suggest an assault (threatening to kill); however, even that charge falls short since he did not have the ability to carry out the threat nor was... View More

The answer depends on what warrant you are referring to. For example, if the warrant is for a FTA, the warrant for your arrest may still be active for the contempt charge even though the underlying charge is dismissed. If the warrant is for your arrest on the underlying charge that is subsequently... View More

Florida law requires that you are adjudicated guilty upon the entry of a DUI plea or conviction at trial. Since you can only seal the withholding of guilt, you can not remove a DUI conviction from your Florida driving record.