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Q: Drug court

Ghhh

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Aug 6, 2018

First, this is not a federal crime. It is a state crime and then appropriately under criminal defense.

If you completed everything and you have no violations, it should be dismissed.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: Can you get parole instead of prison time for a federal crime?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 20, 2018

There no longer is parole in both the Florida and federal criminal justice system.

There is probation for both.

Florida can also have probation after an incarcerative sentence.

Federal has supervised release after release from prison

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: I'm looking to see what an be filed appeal wise to preserve a case issue that was recently decided.

My husband was convicted in Florida, 11th circuit.

He plead out to 2 counts of Hobb's Act Robbery and conspiracy. He's already filed direct appeal, 2255's, COA, and to the Supreme Court. I'm looking to see what an be filed appeal wise to preserve a case issue that was... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jun 20, 2018

it is my opinion that the decision only applies to immigration issues.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: We allowed a friend to stay with us for a temporary amount of time and eventually we decided to buy a car off of him.

The trade was that we would pay him $150 a week and we could drive it with him holding the title. He excepted money for the car when the title was not in his name. As the time went by we started noticing that things in the house went missing and we were supposed to go to the DMV to switch the... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jun 1, 2018

contact the police and make a report. if you have homeowner's insurance report it to your company

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: What's the first step to filing a habeas corpus petition?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jun 1, 2018

The first step is determine if habeas corpus is the correct process to use.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: Can i sue my lender for not following FHA rules, policies and guidelines? Not on title and i lost everything!

Our mortgage even says Tenants in Common. Not married nor blood related. I was supposed to be on title. Now im being evicted on an unlawful detainer. I have paid 100% of all mortgage and 100% pf all improvements for the past 9 years. I signed everything..note security instrument, our mortgage... View More

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
answered on Apr 3, 2018

What you describe is way too complex to respond to via this site. You need to hire a lawyer from your area.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: I got a witheld of adjudication for a 3rd degree felony of uttering a forged instrument. Can I still purchase a fiream

Called clerk of courts and it says on file that I was charged with the felony but I am not a conviction.

But I got a non approval when I went to purchase a firearm.

What do I do?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 11, 2018

Explain to the official who issued the "non-approval" what withholding of adjudication means. Why do you want to purchase a firearm?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: Hello, 1. Why do Asst. US Attorneys use "USA (in all caps)" as plaintiff in criminal indictments?

Also:

2. What is underlying foundation/proof in the Constitution for 'subject matter jurisdiction' which allows statutory law of USCS to have binding authority specifically in criminal complaints?

3. What is the injury suffered by the plaintiff (USA) which gives them... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Feb 19, 2018

It appears to be someone's homework or test.

1. The United States of America

2. The question doesn't quite make sense.

3. Violation of US (federal) criminal law.

4. Again, the question doesn't quite make sense.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Products Liability, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Florida on
Q: Hello, I’m starting a medical club and want to have personalized/customized scrubs as our club shirt. Is it a problem?

Problem as in we get a fine, commit a crime/felony, or if it is possibly considered impersonating a physician. The club members will only be wearing the shirts in our clubs and Club community service events and have a logo on the back which will distinguish the shirts as not being actual medical... View More

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answered on Feb 12, 2018

As long as you're not practicing medicine, treating patients or holding yourself out as a licensed doctor, I think you're OK. I have a Halloween costume with a white lab coat that says, Dr. Ben Dover and I wear scrubs underneath.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: I as a father wants to know.my daughter 15 got pregnant with a guy around 40 yrs old an my question is can i press charg

I as a father wants to know my daughter was 15 got pregnant by a 40 yr old But she didnt want to tell me who the father is until she turned 18 so i just found out a couple of days ago.An i want to see if i can press charges an if so how do i go about it?she was in her mothers care so i also want to... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jan 26, 2018

For criminal changes, contact your local police, sheriff's office, or state attorney. For custody, contact your own attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: My dad was physically assaulted in India but both men are perm residents of USA can we press charges here?

We had a contract to sell a property of ours; the buyer was not able to close on the deal and lost the non-refundable deposit they put down for the deal. The contract was signed and agreed to by both parties; we gave an extra few extensions to the buyer because we knew them personally. According to... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jan 8, 2018

If a US resident assaults another US resident in a foreign country, any crime committed would be a violation of the law of that country (India in your case) and not of US law.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: Can a 26yr old juvenile battery or demistic violence charge hurt me now?? Trying to be a cop.. happened in 93 when 10

Can it stop me from having my concealed weapon permit and beign a cop...

On there application it ask about juvenile crimes

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jan 5, 2018

You were charged with those things when you were ten years old? I doubt it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: A friend of mine stole $2204.85 in gift cards from her own job. She is 17 years old. A minor. What will happen to Her?

She’s a minor. What are the consequences that she might get for her actions?

Shiobhan Olivero
Shiobhan Olivero
answered on Dec 15, 2017

More information is needed to properly address your question. Your friend needs to contact an attorney to discuss her case. The answer depends on several factors that an attorney can discuss with her.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: How can i get false charges dropped Why im out on bond
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 30, 2017

Hire an attorney to do it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: If Hobb's Act Robbery is no longer a crime of violence does ones indictment with the charge still stand?

My husband was charged with two counts of Hobb's Act Robbery according to guidelines Hobb's Act Robbery is no longer a crime of violence, so does the Hobb's Act robbery still stand in his indictment? Can he be left with a Hobb's Act Robbery even though it's not a crime of violence?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 18, 2017

The Hobbs Act is a federal statute dealing with robbery or extortion affecting interstate commerce. It is codified as 18 U.S.C. § 1951. Normally, an amendment to a criminal statute doesn't affect pending prosecutions under that statute. Here is a link to the text of the Hobbs Act:... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: How is the phrase "throwing incendiaries" used most in criminal law? Any object or just flammable/explosive ones?

Specifically, I want to know if it is ever used to classify or prosecute a party who threw inflammable rocks and other similar objects into a building, car, ect.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 18, 2017

Florida Statute 790.161 provides that "....—A person who willfully and unlawfully makes, possesses, throws, projects, places, discharges, or attempts to make, possess, throw, project, place, or discharge any destructive device:

(1) Commits a felony of the third degree ..."...
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Q: what type of lawyer do i go to to start a federal audit on a not for profit institute
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 16, 2017

I don't know that you need a lawyer with a particular area of emphasis for this one. Any lawyer interested in helping you with it could probably look into it for you. What specific relationship do you have with the nonprofit; in other words why does it matter to you?

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Land Use & Zoning for Florida on
Q: When My Great Grandmother died 1942 My Grandmother never received her Inheritance. Orange County, FL. How can we claim ?

Section 8 Township 24 Range 27 Orange County FL. Reedy Creek Improvement District is listed as Owner. But Property Appraiser Singh says Property belongs to him and he is no relation. He has been selling My Families Inheritance and the Government including Clinton have stolen resources and traded... View More

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
answered on Nov 13, 2017

There is absolutely no way to answer a question like this via this online forum. Many many issues and the amount of time that has passed likely make this case not viable. But if you want to pursue you need to get offline and get into a real estate attorney’s office in Orange County and hire the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: Can I bring my gun to TN with me without a concealed weapons permit?

I’m going on a solo road trip and as a petite female I wanted some kind of protection if I needed it. The .22 pistol would be in my suitcase in a small gun lockbox with the key in the middle consol if the rental has one and I’d keep the magazines in the glove box probably (unlocked). Is this... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 1, 2017

I believe this would be ok in Florida. You would have to check the laws of the other states through which you will be traveling.

A a practical matter, however, what you are proposing doesn't seem actually provide much real protection. You probably wouldn't be able to have the...
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