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I have a final order for dissolution of marriage because of a default judgement. I was never served and motioned the court to vacate and it was denied. Best part that I was never married with the person because it is a void marriage. She was still married when we got married. Motioned the court to... View More 
answered on Jul 7, 2022
Your question answers itself: you didn't appeal in a timely manner.
He would not hear me shutting me down when I speak, won't listen to my proof in evidence and disregards my accusations against the plaintiff
Were i am stating laws that plaintiffs has broken and the iied that she has and is inflicting,he goes yelling that there isn't nothing that... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2022
It appears that your main problem is that you are talking out-of-turn. The order of speaking is often over-looked by many pro-se litigants.
The plaintiff is supposed to speak and call witnesses first. The defendant should not interrupt or attempt to present his/her side of the story... View More
the appealed decision was from a motion to suppress evidence, the evidence that was found is what charged everyone, so if it in fact is reversed by a higher court then wouldn't the same happen to the co Defendents. because if there is no evidence then there is no case no crime?
answered on Feb 24, 2022
As in most cases, it depends. It depends upon why the appellate court hypothetically found that the evidence should be suppressed as against you. It could be, for example, that the other parties didn't have standing to object to seizure of the evidence from you.
There's a "No Public Access" permit condition in deed restrictions, "no public access" sign at entrance. The plat illegally shows "RECREATION"
People ignored the sign, talking and disturbing me at all hours. Property Mgmt sent a letter stating the area... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2022
You can use the “Find a Lawyer” link on this page. Lawyers cannot contact you first. The dismissal with prejudice seems very harsh just for not attaching the documents.
Or WHO do I file it to???
answered on Feb 14, 2022
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals? What circuit (trial) court? The answer is in the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, if it was an Orlando case.
https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/locations/orlando
We went to court twice. My lawyer called my x into the hall to talk before he even acknowledged me both times. Permanent DVI hearing, my lawyer has nothing of mine to present to the judge. No pics of all the bruises, no police rpts, nothing. My Permanent DVI was denied. CPS requested emergency... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2022
The Florida Bar has an ethics hotline that you can contact anonymously and ask if there was a conflict of interest. Just google Florida Bar Ethics Hotline and you should be able to find it.
I was arrested on 1129 my charges to begin with was if you look online at Washington county clerk of Court was possession of a controlled substance without prescription and drug paraphernalia will they change our first appearance to possession of synthetic marijuana and paraphernalia then they... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2022
You definitely have the right to be appointed a public defender on a felony charge. Contact your local public defender's office or hire a criminal defense attorney. You definitely want to have an attorney explain the ramifications of any agreement with the State, even if its PTI.
I was summoned to court as a witness the app that they provide to me was glitchy and unable to function properly also the helpline that was provided on the summits went to call center they were also unable to answer any of my questions and could not help me with the app what are my options if they... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2022
At the contempt hearing you testify about your problems with the ap. You will need to be able to persuade the judge that you did everything you could to obey the subpoena.
It says 'insufficent evidence' for self employment for the continued payments starting Dec 27 2020. It was good enough for 2020 but then not anymore. I thought i uploaded schedule C from 2019 but apperently the DEO did not get it and so they claim i got to pay back 18x125 (not including... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2022
You CANNOT handle this giant problem by yourself. Hire an experienced unemployment comp lawyer immediately, and pay them to appeal for you.
Stay was denied because I could not afford a surety bond. Lawyers have already begun quest to grab what they can from me. If I win a reversal in Appeals Court (and I feel strongly that I will) would lawyers then be obligated to pay me back and/or return assets they seized?
answered on Nov 5, 2021
Well, not the lawyers, but their client would. Or, technically, you would have a judgment against the plaintiff which you could, if necessary, enforce by execution.
answered on Oct 4, 2021
It is close to impossible to find out if you are going to be charged with unemployment fraud, or any crime, until it happens. Typically, a law enforcement officer making contact with you to question you is a sign that you might be being investigated for a crime. An arrest generally means a law... View More
I currently hold no valid ID for the State of Florida because of this discrepancy. I am 63yrs old and just diagnosed with prostate cancer, scheduled for surgery on 12 Oct.
answered on Oct 16, 2021
This is not my area of practice, but your question remains open for two weeks and it frustrates me that a veteran might have their benefits held up due to administrative discrepancies in personal information. Here is an address link to a page in the SSA website -... View More
From prison shortly after. I notified both the eleventh circuit and the US Attorney of my release address. A month later the US Attorney mailed me a certificate of interested person's with an appellate case number (18-13559-E). I have since heard nothing from the courts or US Attorney. It has... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2021
Call the Clerk of Court in the court of your case. Most information like this is publicly available, so the Clerk of Court can answer any questions about the status of your case. Be sure you have the case number, if that's available to you.
State objected to my counsel's use of my Vietnam service and Federally and State certified 100% total and permanent disability for PTSD. My mental condition had everything to do with my leaving the scene. My question is can they deny me a defense? I was found guilty at trial.
answered on Jul 16, 2021
This would be an issue for the appellate courts ….remember you generally have thirty days to appeal your case and your appellate lawyers should know what to do.
, then be released on your on R.O.R then compliant an advisory again on the same charge with probable cause found again with no amendment of the felony information.
answered on Jul 15, 2021
No, it doesn't appear that the information was ruled upon, so jeopardy never attached.
answered on Jul 14, 2021
If your case already went to trial, the jury instructions that were provided to the jury would be in the clerk's court file for the case. You can get copies of that from the clerk of courts in the jurisdiction where the trial occurred. Otherwise, the Florida Supreme Court provides a copy of... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2021
Rehearing are filed with the clerk of the court in which the decision was made…copies should be provided to opposing counsel and the court.
answered on Jul 12, 2021
If you have already had your motion for new trial has been denied, you have thirty days to file an appeal (from the denial of your 3.600 motion).
What are the based evidence the state of Florida needs to prove guilt and what are the minimum to maximum required sentence or consequences for the offender if they're found guilty or plead no contest/ not guilty? One last question.. Would it be possible to get any files,documents, public... View More
answered on May 30, 2021
The statute speaks for itself:
"... (13) Any person who has reason to believe that a sexual offender is not complying, or has not complied, with the requirements of this section and who, with the intent to assist the sexual offender in eluding a law enforcement agency that is seeking... View More
we live in Florida . he moved and wouldn't tell me where , he wont tell me where my belongings are , unbeknownst to me we were evicted. he makes 150k annually. i had an injunction against him b4 that expired 1 month b4 we decided to try to fix our marriage again. he is the breadwinner and... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2021
Alimony in Florida is based on need and ability to pay. You have to need it and he has to be able to afford it. The General Magistrate can certainly order alimony if the matter being heard by the Magistrate is related to support. You need to make sure there's a motion or a petition requesting... View More
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