Florida Criminal Law Questions & Answers
Q: I need a lawyer for a drug case
In which county is your case? When do you have court?
Q: I need a lawer for my case meth and drug paraphernalia and driving first
The Possession of Meth charge is probably a third degree felony. Paraph. is a first degree misdemeanor. Which county is prosecuting you? When do you have court?
Q: What happens if my criminal tragic citation was not turned in when I arrived for my court date
I was used the citation while attending my sons field trip 2 hours from hom so I had to take off work and drive 2 hours to be told my citation wasn’t turned in yet and now I have received a new court date in the mail
More information is needed. What is the citation charge? Is your court date an arraignment? What county is it in? You should procure a lawyer whenever you're charged with a crime.
Q: If I was arrested for possession of control substance..which was marijuana, was givin pre trial release.
And now in the process of getting medical marijuana card before court date. Would this help me in any way??
I don't believe that obtaining a medical marijuana card before the court date would be beneficial...you may try, but the issue is whether you were in the possession of a controlled substance at the time of your arrest...You should discuss this matter with your lawyer...and see if your circuit has a... Read more »
Q: How long can you get if you are a minor at the age of 16 and get caught with a warrant?
A warrant for what?
Anyone under 18 is a minor
Q: Can I move my 16yr. Daughter in with me since her grandmother with custody kicked her out. I have unlimited visitation.
My 16yr. Old daughter has been kicked out by her grandma who has custody. Her grandma hasn't even been in the home with my daughter she is in a nursing home and my daughter has been left to fend for herself and now she has kicked her out. I live in another state can I move my daughter In with me... Read more »
Wow. There is way too much at stake here for you to be searching for legal answers to explosive questions posted on Justia. I will say that if your daughter's grandma has been given legal custody of you daughter by a Florida court of law you must start by seeking to change that court order before... Read more »
Q: Can *private* universities in Florida set their own policy regarding firearms possession, storage, concealed carry, etc?
In accordance with Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12), concealed carriers are prohibited from carrying lethal weapons on any college or university facility. The statute does not specify whether private universities/colleges are included and whether they can set their own policy regarding firearms. Can... Read more »
Generally, private property owners can regulate activity on the premises of their property. Because vehicles are the most common mode of transportation for individuals and the right to carry a firearm in a vehicle while "securely encased," the exception to this general provision (private property... Read more »
Q: my mom lives in Delray and was taken advantage of by painter . They took her money but did not finish. Who can help us?
I cancelled the job when my mom got sick and they agreed to it and was supposed to refund her money. That took 3 months of text messages that I have copies of. She never got her money. They talked her into doing the job when i was not consulted. They charged her extra for a shower door and did not... Read more »
Hire a litigation lawyer and sic them on the thief.
Q: I got Charged with battery against my mother… I am 17 years old, should i take the plea deal given to me?
my mom is an alcoholic we got into it that night and i ended up punching her in the face, i don’t know anything about the law and this is my first offense, i don’t know what to do and i have no idea if the plea deal is the right way to go. i have a future and this will literally ruin my entire life.
Are you going to follow the advice of some person you never met and only communicated a songle time with a few words over the internet?
You have an attorney who you should confer with.
Q: Do you have to answer cops if they asks you a question or do you have the right to remain silent/ leave the area
My friend was in his car in a apartment parking lot when all of a sudden two cop cars come out of nowhere one blocks he entrance and the other pulls up to my friend and starts asking him a bunch of questions like what is your reason here, do you have illegal substances. And not only that the cop... Read more »
Of course you can refuse to answer, but leaving the area depends on other circumstances.
Q: How long before my probation ends must my fees be paid. I was told 5 months prior to the end date
Fees for probation need to be paid at the time they are incurred or you may face the possibility of a violation of your probation based on the failure to pay them...Fines are also due and need to be paid. Both are capable of being discharged based on the circumstances of each case. Both are... Read more »
Q: What can action can I take? my sexually explicit images might be shared without consent Can I do anything legally before
I sent sexually explicit images with expectation the images will remain private, but I now have reason to believe that they may be distributed via text message, printed out and posted at work, email, snapchat, instagram, etc. Is there any type of letter that can be sent from a lawyer to discourage... Read more »
Believing you might be embarrassed and actually being embarrassed are not the same. You will have to be much more certain that whoever received your explicit photos either has or soon will post them on some public forum before most lawyers will agree to write them a letter--or take any other... Read more »
Q: What are the possible convictions of a first offense petit theft charge ?
I'm not the type for criminal activity and it was a huge mistake I just dont want this on my record for the rest of my life
diverson
probation up to 6 months
jail up 60 days
if less than $100
if more than $100
diversion
probation up to 1 year
jail up to 1 year
Q: A lady made a false police report, which caused me a felony charge and time in jail. Is there anything I can do?
My sister was driving and cut this lady’s car off. We didn’t realize it until the lady was spewing curse words at us to which we kept driving and ignored. We got to a light and the lady got out of the car and proceeded to yell and spit at us. At that point we got out of the car she fought my... Read more »
If you ill-advisedly plead guilty to a charge, no there is nothing you can do.
Q: How much time could my daughter get for absconding from conditional release?
My daughter was convicted of two 3rd degree felonies on 4/10/2017 and sentenced to 2 years probation. She absconded from probation after 2 months. She was rearrested in Sept. 2017. She was sentenced to 2 years in prison with 236 days time served. She was released on 12/8/2018 with 3 months 16 days... Read more »
Your daughter could be returned to prison to complete her sentence and would likely forfeit any and all gain time she earned while in prison...look at Florida Statute 947.141
Q: Who has the right to talk to police in an investigation into a possible suicide/homicide case?
If a person who has been in a relationship with another for 15 years and has a child together, does this person have the right to talk to police investigating the possible suicide/homicide of her significant other. Or is it blood relatives only? I realize Fla. doesn't recognize common law... Read more »
If you believe the deceased person was the victim of a homicide, it doesn't matter what your relationship with that person was; you should be able to talk to the police about it.
Q: What to do if accused of B&E & stealing from storage units? What would charge be? Can they search without a warrant?
How much evidence is needed for arrest? What's steps do cops take to try to prove? What if disguise was worn? Or not worn?
The charges could be burglary, theft (grand or petit), dealing in stolen property...and they can be serious depending on amounts and numbers of charges...
Police need probable cause to arrest and/or search...they will N.E. a search warrant unless you give them permission or there are... Read more »
Q: Ex destoyed my car state dropped charges because someone called them and told them that i dropped charges , i did not
Call the district/state attorney and inform them of the circumstances.
Q: Can a Leo pilled me for my tag light but it works and the Leo said I was going to slow in 25 mph zone
I would need more information...but sound odd...you can be stopped for going to slow and for a nonfunctional light
Were you in an area known for drugs or prostitution? I have some questions based on your limited facts.
Q: How much trouble will i get in for a small brush fire on the side of the road
That will depend on the state attorney and judge...this however can be a serious matter depending on a number of factors; this can be charged as a third degree felony...if any injuries resulted you could be in for a difficult time...
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