My daughters dad was recently arrested after our county’s felony probation officers Searched his home & car on 4/20.
He had been on felony probation since beginning of 2023, They most recently charged him with intent to sell, and possession of marijuana, Prozac (which is prescribed... View More 
that went wrong in their previous trial to the court?
answered on Apr 25, 2024
In general, yes. A retrial means the trial is done over, so the defendant could try to prove matters that could have been presented in the first trial.
Even if they have old transcripts?
answered on Apr 25, 2024
Not if a witness is unavailable and the defendant had the opportunity to cross-examine the witness in the first trial.
It's a drug trafficking case she has 3 felonies and two misdominors. Who do I contact she only has 5, 000 . But the case is almost to plea bargaining.
I went to the airport for a last minute car rental, but it was 1 AM are the only lots that were open was enterprise. I rented with enterprise and national in the past and because I was a elite loyalty member I am able to skip the counter and pick a vehicle and pay for my car rental at the gate when... View More
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
I would have to see the agreement that makes you an elite member. The fact that you might be able to establish that you have done this numerous times in the past would demonstrate that there was no criminal intent whatsoever. You can reach me at 813-221-4303 to discuss, thank you.
I work for the major insurance company named GEICO. GEICO has a non-compete agreement that I had to sign as a condition of my employment at GEICO. The agreement specifically states that I can't use GEICO's leads for my own personal reasons. I also own a life insurance agency on the side.... View More
AFTER HAVEING PD AND PRIVATE ATTORNEY DAMAGE MY CASE AND LIE TO ME I WENT PRO SE AND STUDY NIGHT AND DAY TO LEARN HOW TO FIGHT A FALSE CLAIM ILLEGAL ARREST MY RIGHTS TRAMPLED DEFAMATION OF THE WORST KIND DUE TO A CRIMINAL CASE IM BEING PROSECUTED IN, IVE BROUGHT ENOUGH EVIDENCE FOR THE OFFICER TO... View More
Even if old transcripts are still being used in the retrial?
On the morning of my arrest they were at my neighbors home searching for me My neighbors address is on the warrant. My neighbor told them that they were at the wrong address. So all the supposed notices and documents were sent to my neighbors. Later that afternoon, They realized they had the wrong... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
The requirement for police to notify a guardian when questioning a minor varies depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances. In the United States, the Supreme Court case Fare v. Michael C. (1979) held that juvenile suspects must be given Miranda warnings before questioning. However, it... View More
I am in a dispute with my Florida medicaid managed care plan over getting care authorized for a recent cancer diagnosis. After complaining to the state, the state sent the complaint back to the plan which assigned me an RN case manager. She refuses to communicate via email, insists on communicating... View More
They later dropped the theft and now I have a drug charge is that still possible
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Generally, yes. If law enforcement is legally conducting a search concerning one offense, and while doing so find evidence of another offense within the scope of the legal search, that can be charged. Even if the original offense is dropped.
However, you mentioned you may not have been... View More
I decided to accept the states offer of a PTI basically for financial reasons after discussing my case with a attorney. I was informed that I would get early release if I completed everything and all fines, court cost,etc were paid by 90 day review or at 180 day review. I completed everything in 90... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
It sounds like you're in a very frustrating and unfair situation. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) programs are meant to provide an alternative to traditional prosecution, allowing defendants to complete certain requirements in exchange for dismissal of charges. However, it seems the terms of your... View More
Defendant is in Tampa needs to be transported to Miami for a VOP…motion was put in last week defendant has been sitting in Tampa for a month issue in Tampa was resolved 25 days ago Miami still hasn’t picked him up
And if so, why and what are the requirements necessary for the State to be able to use the testimony/transcripts of a deceased person in a retrial?
*This question is in regards to a criminal case that was vacated, and a retrial was ordered due to fundamental error in jury instructions.
answered on Apr 14, 2024
Yes. Florida Statute 90.804 (2) (a) provides that testimony "given as a witness at another hearing of the same or a different proceeding, [is admissible] ... if the party against whom the testimony is now offered, ... had an opportunity and similar motive to develop the testimony by direct,... View More
As per the allegation, she allegedly told a school employee "I'll f- you up" This was taken as a threat (per the police report that was taken 6 days later). The incident was not reported to the school, nor did she receive a referral for this allegation. Important to note that on her... View More
My probation officer is ok with the trip.
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