Your question is vague as to the timing of the events, as well as the specific danger posed by the rock-thrower. You may "stand your ground" with reasonable force that is necessary for self-defense - that is, to stop an ongoing attack that may cause death or great bodily injury to you.... Read more »

You should retain a criminal defense attorney in Dade County to call a local prosecutors office and negotiate a resolution to this problem.

If your attorney can proffer a reasonable explanation to the prosecutor it's possible. If the medication was not in it's prescribed container (like the bottle from the pharmacy), that's a misdemeanor. However, if the medication is a controlled substance, it will take some convincing.... Read more »

It's up to you and whichever lawyer you want to hire. Depending on how far away the charging county is, it might be more cost effective to hire an attorney in the county where you are charged. But any attorney admitted to the Florida Bar can represent you.

To seek help on this issue, your significant other must schedule a consultation with an attorney handling criminal cases in the geographic area of the Court where the case was filed. Since the probation officer denied the relief sought, relief must be sought from the Court, which may or may not be... Read more »

Yes, it sounds like a scare tactic. Yes, it sounds like a procedure to temporarily go free. Today, some cop might be wondering if you are going to call. if you don't, you just might get arrested on warrants for some or all of what they threatened at the time of the stop. You should retain an... Read more »

Mere possession of a counterfeit document is not necessarily a crime.

It's not really up to the judge to do anything. You could, if you want, report it to the federal authorities, and see if they want to prosecute.

Simply tell your attorney that he or she is fired. The attorney will probably then file a motion to withdraw, send you a copy, and schedule a hearing on the motion. Whether you attend or not is up to you.

There are many competent criminal appellate and post-conviction attorneys in Florida who will give you a free consultation if you reach out and ask.

So, are you asking us or telling us? If you want case law to back up your statement, you probably will need to research it yourself.

In short, it doesn't. Assuming that the defendant didn't have an attorney, if the defendant failed to raise the objection it has been waived. The judge may have thought that there was sufficient evidence that a crime had been committed.

Yes, your conduct was legal.

Florida Statute 790.053 provides in pertinent part that

"(1) ... it is unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device. It is not a violation of this section for a person licensed to... Read more »

Florida Statute 790.065 provides that

"(13) A person younger than 21 years of age may not purchase a firearm. The sale or transfer of a firearm to a person younger than 21 years of age may not be made or facilitated by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer. A... Read more »

After you accepted the plea bargain, discovery was then moot. So no, you can't get the judgment dismissed.

It sounds like your husband pled guilty to a criminal offense and is now, or is about to be, in removal (deportation) proceedings before an Immigration Court. Even if a person is deportable, there may be forms of relief available to help them stay in the United States. Like our firm, there are... Read more »

Although you might not have a copy, the court probably does. If your issue is what the text of the plea deal says, contact the clerk of court.

I assume that your "court date" is what is called a "first appearance". At that time, you can, if you wish, plead not guilty and an attorney will be appointed for you if you can't afford one. Ask your attorney your questions. But yes, she will have to testify at the... Read more »

You're accused of "posting on social media platforms"? I don't believe that is a crime. Or, if you mean posting the results on social media platforms to try to influence public opinion as to your guilt or innocence of whatever crime it is you are suspected of committing, no... Read more »

Some crimes can be charged and proved even though the person was present during the commission of the completed act. People charged with conspiracy can fall into this category. Now, if the only crime is the actual sale, and you have an alibi, you can defend your case that way.

A statute of limitations prevents the state from CHARGING you after a specific period from the alleged crime. If you are arrested, you can be charged until the period of the statute of limitations has expired. On the other hand, if you are arrested but not charged, you can seek to be released.