How can a past felony be reduced to a misdemeanor status in Florida through legal means?
In 2018, I was charged with possessing a fake identification in the state of Florida, which resulted in a felony charge. However, I received adjudication withheld status after successfully completing... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Hello-
If you were not convicted of the charge, and have no other criminal and/or criminal traffic convictions, you may be eligible to have that case sealed. It cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor but it can be sealed. However, note that medical boards and similar agencies still require disclosure.
Now it's in the police getting involved and they want to talk with me appending the investigation. What would be my approach?
answered on Jun 14, 2023
If the police are investigating a potential crime, it would be in your best interest to retain an attorney immediately. The attorney will review the facts with you in detail and be in a better position to advise you of your options and best course of action.
I'm currently facing a felony charge for battery on an officer with violence. I am reaching out because I believe there was a misunderstanding during the incident. I was actually having a seizure/shock from the subsequent car accident at the time, and I was holding on to the officer's... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
It sounds like there are facts and circumstances that the prosecutor in charge of the case should be made aware of. I would recommend contacting a local criminal defense attorney asap who will work on your behalf. Best of luck!
answered on Apr 17, 2023
That is the statute for the charge of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Hello I’m Justin I’ve been on probation 3 out of 5 years, I couldn’t pay my restitution in a consistent & timely matter which caused me to get a violation, I wanted to ask how long I would sit in jail until I see my judge who ordered me to probation as she’s the only one who can... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2023
Unfortunately that is a difficult question to answer. It will depend on when you are arrested or turn yourself in, the judges specific docket and scheduling, and other factors. If you have a lawyer, they could assist you in arranging a court date to limit the time you are in jail waiting.
Hello thank you for taking my question,
My situation pertains to the legality of communicating with an inmate who is currently in confinement right now in Hillsborough County Jail.
The reason he is in confinement is because he was caught communicating with a victim or a witness (I... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2023
Hello. If you are not a victim, witness, or someone with whom the friend is precluded from having contact per the no contact order, then you should be able to visit and communicate with them.
Defendant in this case threatened me into making a false statement to his public defender. Is my statement admissible and will I be in trouble for making a false statement under those circumstances?
answered on Apr 6, 2023
There are several things to consider before answering this question. I would recommend that you contact a local attorney with whom you can share specifics and who can properly advise you, and hopefully represent your interests.
They said if anyone called me selling or buying drugs I was to to call them. If I don't ever call what are the possibilities that they will come and arrest me ?
answered on Apr 4, 2023
This is difficult to answer without more information. If you made an agreement with law enforcement to work as a confidential informant, and you don’t fulfill your end of the deal, it is very likely that they will arrest you in the future or seek to have charges filed through the state attorneys... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2023
Under Florida law, this is when the state files an indictment, information, or other charging document. A prosecution is considered to be commenced when formal charges are initiated following an arrest or summons.
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