You will need to speak to a local attorney. A Walmart employee is authorized to request that you be trespassed from their store. If you signed it and agreed, then you cannot go back to the store because you have been warned. This does not necessarily mean that you are not being charged. Law... View More

If you are on probation, I am assuming that you have entered a plea to your case and the case is closed. "No Contact" provisions can be entered as a condition of bond, as part of a domestic violence injunction, or as a condition of probation. If you agreed to no contact as part of a... View More

These types of situations do happen, but I would point out that it is often impossible to know that the State would have dropped the case without you retaining an attorney. There may have been discussions between counsel and the State or engaging an attorney may have made the State realize that... View More

I find it hard to believe that an arrest would be warranted for throwing a single cigarette to the ground. I would recommend taking a look at the arrest paperwork to see what statute or ordinance was alleged to have been violated. That is a good place to start. Look up that law and read it. Then... View More

A restraining order will be governed by the wording of the order. Usually that relates to some restraint on the Respondent or the person who the order was "sought against." As the previous attorney noted. if you are unsure what the order means you should consult an attorney.

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Although PTI is fairly standard statewide, it is governed by local practices and the original written agreement. The agreement usually has a specific timeframe but may allow for early termination of the PTI if all of the conditions are completed. The entity that is charged with supervising the PTI... View More

If you were being arrested the police can search you because you are being arrested. (Incident to arrest) They do not need your permission. To attack the search after the arrest will be difficult but not impossible. If the officer had probable cause to believe that you had committed theft. That can... View More

PTI is a good program that allows a defendant to earn a dismissal of a case by completing the agreed upon conditions. As mentioned by the previous attorney, it is a contract between the State and yourself. The terms of the contract dictate what happens. I trust you read the contract carefully and... View More

Unfortunately, that is not how the law works. If you are an adult, any official evidence of the arrest must be removed by order of a court. The process requires an application to FDLE to determine eligibility to have the record expunged. I would suggest speaking to a local attorney who can discuss... View More

A "mugshot" can be found in multiple locations. Some of these locations are private companies and some are law enforcement. A private company may not be obligated to honor your request for removal, although they may be willing to do so voluntarily. A law enforcement site is not obligated... View More

If you entered a plea to this case and was placed on probation "with adjudication", the information will never be removed from your record. If you entered into some type of diversion, you may be able to seek expungement or sealing if the case was dismissed. If the "dismissal"... View More

A Bonding Agent can "come off" a bond without cause. This may happen if there is some question regarding whether the Defendant will appear as required. If this happens the person will be remanded back into custody. This will also result in any attached collateral being released.... View More

A witness can testify as to what they personally witnessed. If these witnesses are back in trouble again, they may be reluctant to do so. On the other hand, the Sate may be willing to offer them a deal to testify against you. All of that can be brought out in a trial if there is evidence to support... View More

I would always recommend answering the "question asked" truthfully. If he was asked if he "was arrested" then the truthful answer would be yes. It seems that most employers regard truthfulness higher than the actual answer. Every employer will handle the scenario differently.... View More

I agree with the previous attorney's answer. The only thing I would add is someone who is attending law school and has completed two years or has graduated successfully can practice law under what is known as the third-year practice or legal intern rule. They can practice law, including... View More

In addition to what has already been said, please understand that the case is investigated by law enforcement and then referred to the State Attorney's Office located in the county where the incident took place. This can take some time, but the investigating officer can fill you in on what... View More

In addition to what was said, most stores will only keep video recordings for a limited time. If a video may incriminate you, be careful before you request that a copy be given to you or preserved. It could come back to be damaging to you. It may be a good idea to discuss it with a local attorney... View More

Your question is unclear. Felony Battery can be based on an enhancement of a current offense due to the charged individual having been previously convicted of a battery related offense. Obviously, there must have been a prior offense. In the State of Florida, the prior case need not have resulted... View More

I agree with the above attorney. An attorney may be able to ask additional questions. There is no mention of anything being found. The "incident to arrest" caselaw is very broad. Be careful of how any plea will affect your eligibility to be designated a "Habitual Offender" for... View More

If you are not sure what is happening i would suggest discussing it with your attorney. There can be many reasons to continue a case that can be helpful to you. It is impossible to guess at such a reason but if you have questions talk to your lawyer about it.