Florida Criminal Defense Legal Questions

Dear Doctor, I know you have never met me. So, like a lawyer you have not thoroughly interviewed me. So you do do not know my medical history.   You hove not examined my medical records, like a lawyer, who has not examined the police reports and everything else.   So even though I never met you, never heard your voice, and have no knowledge of you, should I have the surgery or just try to live it out. That is like asking a lawyer who I never met and I do not know anything about advising me whether I should take my case to trial or plead.   I hope that explains why your questions should not be answered in this forum.    ... Read Answer

A negotiated plea offer will vary depending on the area of Florida where you are charged with theft.  Not all prosecutors make the same type of offers.  In the area of Florida in which I practice, it is quite possible that the state would offer a year of probation (since you have only one prior criminal conviction -- and it was 10 years ago).  However, the conditions of probation could vary -- especially depending on the circumstances of the offense.  I recommend that you retain an attorney to represent you or, if you cannot afford an attorney, that you ask the court to appoint an attorney to represent you.  Your attorney should be able to negotiate with the state for the best offer (assuming you do not go to trial).  Although where I practice, it is somewhat unlikely that the prosecutor would insist on making a jail offer, it is possible.  So representation by an attorney is advantageous.            ... Read Answer

Your attorney (whether private or court-appointed) should be able to answer your question.  If you do not have an attorney, you need to retain one or, if you cannot afford one, you should ask the court to appoint an attorney to represent you.  Since you were arrested, the judge should already have asked when you first went to court on the criminal charge if you were able to hire an attorney.   Unfortunately, the charge of violating an injunction or court order is not one in which the victim is the person who sought the injunction.  That may be one of the reasons your ex encountered problems when she tried to have the case dropped.  Again, your attorney should be able to explain this to you.  If you do not have an attorney, you need to retain one, or if you cannot afford to hire one, ask the court to appoint one ASAP.       ... Read Answer

Diversion programs work differently in different jurisdictions (i.e., they differ depending on the judges and state attorney offices that cover different areas of Florida).  Whether you are eligible for a diversion program also varies in different jurisdictions.  Depending on the jurisdiction and your criminal history, it is possible the state might offer to put you in the diversion program when you go to court for the first time.  If you are not automatically offered a diversion program when you first go to court, you should ask for an attorney to be appointed to represent you since you do not have sufficient funds to retain a private attorney.  You need to request an attorney immediately when you're name is called in court -- and ask to speak to pass your case on the docket until you have an opportunity to talk to the appointed attorney (usually an assistant public defender).  You can ask that attorney whether you're eligible for diversion and, if so, the attorney can explain how the program works.  If you're still interested in the diversion program, your court-appointed attorney can talk to the prosecutor about referring you to the diversion program.     ... Read Answer

Turn yourself in where and to whom? For what?   Do you have an attorney? (A public defender IS a lawyer.)   A lot of the courts are closed and some jails are not taking in prisoners known as weekend warriors.   What's the worst thing that could happen? I do not know the plea agreement but I would believe a heck of a lot of more time... Read Answer

Should there ever be the a next time, please take the time and courtesy to write in single sentences instead of a run on. Testimony is proof. It is evidence.   if testimony from a single witness was insufficient then any person committing a mugging would go free. Also shoplifters and robbers in a mom and pop store would steal with impunity. I could go on and on. You have an attorney. If you do not like your attorney's advice and counsel, then retain a different one... Read Answer

Defamation has a 2 year statue of limitations.   You can sue. I doubt any attorney would take your case under your crcumstances. You can seek one out. Good luck.   A firther explanation is way to complicated for the limited space her and besides I am sure you will reh\ject it.... Read Answer

If you want a fee quoted then contact lawyers directly and individually.   are you serious that you expect a professional lawyer to answer your question over the internet with ho facts?   It is like a asking a doctor whether you should have the surgey, chemo or do nothing over the internet.   The ultimate decision is always yours... Read Answer

Then use this site to locate a personal injury lawyer preferably in Hillsborough county and contact that lawyer. Try using that education and write in single sentences instead of a run on sentence. If you do not like the advice then ignore it. But do not complain because it is difficult to understand when written your way... Read Answer