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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
answered on Sep 2, 2020
You are going to need to speak to an attorney in CO about those charges. Depending on what the charges are, there may be a way to take care of them or fight them without you having to go back. An attorney who is local to where the charges originated may be willing to take a look at them and tell... View More
I was tazered over a wellness check i myself called. Due to post postpartum. In the process of bein put down i kicked an officer on accident one time.
answered on Aug 31, 2020
Whether something was done on purpose or by accident can be a difficult thing to determine. Because of that, it can be the cause of a difference of opinion. You need to retain an attorney who can point out to the State the facts that seem to indicate that any contact with the officer was accidental... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2020
Yes, criminal conspiracy or principal to the assault are some thing that come to mind off the top of my head.
I am caretaker and poa of my friend who had a massive stroke. His wife divorced him during the incident and made a new account for him and has been taking his money as well as his sister in law through venmo or paypal. I have tried everything and no one can do anything. The bank says call online,... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Contact the local law enforcement agency and ask that they do a fraud investigation.
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answered on Aug 17, 2020
Criminal charges need to be addressed in the state where the alleged crime occurred. I would encourage to to find a good attorney and have them look into the case. Ignoring it will not make it go away. Living with a warrant hanging over your head is no way to live. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
answered on Aug 11, 2020
Reason for stop
Reason and validity of search
Prescription for pill?
These are all issues (among others) that an attorney can investigate in addition to any negotiations that can be undertaken if necessary and in her best interests.
answered on Aug 8, 2020
I agree that you must be aware of any impact the payment of the ticket may have on your driving privilege in the state which issued your license. The ticket is of course payable in the county in the state where the offense took place.
I've served 2 of 6 years and I'm 20 years old and I've met all of the conditions except the restitution. Is it possible to get off to join the military?
answered on Aug 7, 2020
Typically restitution is one of the most important conditions of probation. This of course depends on the type of charge and restitution amount involved. Some judges might be willing to convert restitution to a lien based on a Motion requesting the judge to do so. In my experience most judges will... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2020
I agree with the prior answers especially if the prior expungement was as a adult.
answered on Sep 13, 2019
I suggest contacting an attorney in Dade County to review the facts to see if there may be a Motion to Dismiss for Statute of Limitations. Absent that, there may be a chance that an attorney can negotiate a resolution to the case without a surrender to jail. That is likely to be difficult or... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2018
Typically a Pre-Trial Hearing is a Judge's way of checking on the status or progress of a case. I say "typically" because every judge is different and it is very important to know your judge. For some judges it may be the last court date before the case is set for trial. This may... View More
I got caught shoplifting some algea killing supplies worth about 27 dollars, I have really had algea build up around my pool which is spreading to my house and Air condition drain lines, i was low on funds and was buying a cheap dinner when I saw some algea killer and when i realized i couldnt... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2018
Ask the court to appoint a Public Defender. You may qualify for some sort of diversion program.
answered on Sep 11, 2018
Typically VAR is Clerk's Office shorthand for Violation Arraignment. CM, I'm not so sure. I would recommend call a local attorney who is familiar with local custom.
Was back in 2004. I am 26 now and about to be 27. I was in the military and got out with a honorable discharge. I recently applied to corrections here in Florida. My background came back and said I have this on my record? The situation occurred when I got into a fight with another juvenile after... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2018
I agree with the previous answers. The only thing I would add is that you may want to ask the employer for a copy of the background check the used to process your application. This information may be helpful to any attorney you may hire to assist you.
If there was a domestic dispute and a third party showed up and called the cops, they arrested one of the parties involved in the fight and pressed charges. Even though the victim didn't want charges pressed. Can the charges get dropped? Or lowered to a misdemeanor?
answered on Aug 30, 2018
The decision of whether to file charges in a case is a function of the State Attorney's Office. The victim in a case certainly has input, but only a prosecutor can drop a case. The same goes for whether a charge is changed to something lesser or an agreement is entered into to allow a plea to... View More
Does this also mean that the case is closed
answered on Aug 15, 2018
TYPICALLY it means that the case is dropped. Please do not rely on this forum for specifics to your case. CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. Occasionally a case may show this if a charge is dropped in one court and refiled in a higher or lower court. The fact that a charge is dismissed does not necessarily mean... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2018
As was previously said, it typically means that the case was dismissed. I would recommend contacting a local attorney to see if you might be eligible to have the case expunged.
answered on Aug 15, 2018
Past cases can be taken into account in sentencing. If your question relates to felony scoresheet calculations specifically, a conviction is not required. (ie. withholds count) Juvenile convictions can "drop off" of your scoresheet in time as can adult charges if your last case is more... View More
The felony probation is out of county and I have a warrant for three misdemeanors. Everyone keeps telling me I will still have a bond and just need to report to the probation officer afterwards if I am able to bond out. I’ve never violated and i don’t really know how the process will go so... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2018
Every county handles their Violation of Probation bonds in their own way. The rules do not guaranty you a bond on a violation. Some counties issue VOP warrants with bonds and some do not. It is important that you speak to an attorney who practices in the county where the case was originally filed.... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
Robbery is usually the taking of property by force or threat. It is a very serious charge that can have long lasting implications, even if charged as a juvenile. It would be wise to hire him an attorney who can review the facts and negotiate a workable outcome.
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