http://www.elprime.com/tracker/criminal-law/FL.html Criminal Law Florida We track thousands of legal websites daily to deliver you prospects actively looking for your legal specialities in Florida. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:59:59 -0600 en-us http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?486267.001 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:58:00 -0600 Drug Charges My friend was taking part in a drug deal for a couple pills. He waited in his car in a parking lot and his connection came to the car and got the money and said that he would be back soon because he wasn't currently holding them and had to get them from another guy. His connection walked away and said he would be back in 5 minutes. After ten minutes my friend called him and his connection said "give me 2 minutes i am waking this guy up". Another ten minutes pass and my friend calls him again. This time a man asked who was calling and my friend gave his name. The person on the phone said he was detective ********* with the police. He informed my friend that the person who owns this phone was involved in an undercover drug sting and said they had been watching this place for 6 months and said that the recently arrested person asked that if someone called they be be informed what happened and to contact his girlfriend. The officer then accused my friend of being involved in the drug deal because he was calling the same time as the person was arrested for drugs. My friend said that the person arrested was just a friend and didn't even know that he did drugs and was just calling to see what he was up to today. The officer said it couldnt be a coincidence and that if my friend was involved in the drug deal he would find out. He pressed for more information and for my friend to confess, but he didnt. The officer didnt even make my friend give a last name. The officer then said he was giving the phone and other personal belongings of the person who was just arrested over to one of his friends. Does this mean that the police are done with the phone, and by extension, my friend? Is there any legal recourse the police can take if his connection decides to rat my friend out, seeing how it would be just his word against my friend? He also wants to know if this is grounds to get a search warrant. My friend is very scared because this is something he hardly ever does and wants to know if its possible for any charges to be brought against them or if the police can do anything at all to him, especially if the person arrested says that he was getting stuff for my friend. Im sorry this was so long, but i promised my friend i would try to find something out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?486267.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485393.001 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:41:00 -0600 Arrests, Searches, Warrants & Procedure My mother flee the law six months ago. I am 22 and have custody of my brother and sister (8 and 9). Police is coming at odd times to search the house. Her name is not on te lease, she has not been here for at least six months. Does the police have right to do this? Ijust want to go on living with my sibblins without being intrude on any time they feel like it. Thank you for trying to help. I did let police in many times, but it is affecting us all: my sibblings would not sleep in their room, they would not go to the bathroom if I am not waiting outside the door. My girfriend has been a chump through all this, but it is hard. Last time they were here I did ask for warrant. I never did that before. they did have one, but not with this address. imagine: 11:30 pm, falling asleep after aling day, have to wake up at 6:00am and there is a banging (not knocking) on the door. I do not want anyone breaking the door. I can't afford buying a new door, and more important : what about affect that would have on children? I do not want them thinking that cops are enemies. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485393.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?486121.001 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:11:00 -0600 Arrests, Searches, Warrants & Procedure Criminal Case is a Florida Case, Is there anywhere that says a Witness being deposed can or can not record his deposition? While most depositions are recorded by a court reporter, are there any rules relating to a witness bringing in a tape recorder also? A transcript will tell me what was asked and what was answered, but it does not show the demenor of the person asking the questions. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?486121.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485897.001 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:20:00 -0600 Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI If the courts took your driving away for 6 months how can the DMV take it away for 10 years http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485897.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485757.001 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:12:00 -0600 Drug Charges Is it true that an informant cannot conusme drugs during a transaction without messing up the whole thing? I've heard that this is pretty much a failsafe... is this true? http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485757.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485568.001 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:06:00 -0600 Sentencing / Parole / Pardons / Plea Bargains The court granted me a permanent injunction against my ex-husband (who has since been adjudicated guilty for Domestic Battery). He violated the injunction twice and was charged with Misd VOI. He was put on probation for the VOI and ordered to attend DVIP. After he pled guilty to the battery, he was sentenced to 12 months probation (in a different county than the violations). Last month, he violated the injunction AGAIN. The State Attny's office has decided to prosecute the VOI and both his PO here and in the other county have violated his probation. What are the possible sentences that he might receive under these circumstances? I'm sorry if it seems confusing but it is! Thank you SO much, in advance, for your thoughts. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485568.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485200.001 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:17:00 -0600 Arrests, Searches, Warrants & Procedure I was arrested for a warrent that was issued in 2005 for fraud just a couple weeks ago. bonded out and went to court only to find out that the statutes of limitations on the offense ran out and the case was dissmissed question.. should i just leave things alone or file lawsuit for false arrest? http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485200.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485194.001 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:57:00 -0600 Sentencing / Parole / Pardons / Plea Bargains Does Nolle Prosequi mean that the charges were dropped? What are different dispositions that are equivalent to "charges dropped?" Thank you for the help. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?485194.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484956.001 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:26:00 -0600 Other Crimes – Federal and State Just wondering if its considered harrasment if a person keeps calling a number and getting an answering machine but the person calling doesn't like machines so they hang up and keep calling every now and then in hopes of getting a real person to answer? Is this ok or can the person be arrested for (and or charged) with harrassment? http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484956.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484634.001 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:33:00 -0600 Other Crimes – Federal and State So long story short, we had a huge theft in our area by a UPS driver over 60,000 in merchindise including firearms. So I declared my shipment to the FFL as autoparts, apparently the ups shipper opened the package and called ATF,and the gun is now in possesion of the ATF. Our local ATF does not answer the phone,you have to leave a message. I did get one call back the first week and was told that I had 2 "malfunctions" the first being shipping the gun as auto parts and the second was not shipping FFL to FFL. The second I didnt argue because I know that in fact is not the law! you only have to ship to an FFL. I also explained why I had mislabled due to the recent thefts and the agent said that she was in fact in the middle of that case right now...anyway after 3 weeks and 2 more phone messages they still do not call me back. BTW I was the one who made first contact anfter calling my shipper to see why the packages hadnt been shipped. I believe my only mistake was not declaring the package as firearms so... Will I be arrested for mislableing my UPS shipment? Thanks for any advice. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484634.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484612.001 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:17:00 -0600 Arrests, Searches, Warrants & Procedure My dad was arrested for supposely pointing a gun at somebody while driving. He was arrested and released on a $11,000.00 bond. He is being charged with three felonies, twice with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with no intention to kill and once with posession of a fire arm. My dad did have a broken and unloaded BB gun in the car but claims that he never pointed the gun at anybody. We hired a lawyer and he said he was going to try to dismiss the case but we just learned that it wasnt possible so we just want to know what to expect regarding everything from trial, sentencing, etc. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484612.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484553.001 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:14:00 -0600 Arrests, Searches, Warrants & Procedure I would like to start by thanking all the people who make this site possible and all the help you provide. How do I go about opening an expunged file from New Jersey, for immigration purposes. We now reside in Miami, Florida. We would like to do this ourselves. Can this be done from Miami? How long will it take to open? Thanks again for the advice and I apologize for the Caps. I was in no way shouting, trying to be rude or disrespectful. I was not aware this is what it meant. T http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484553.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484366.001 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:45:00 -0600 Drug Charges Well I live in Florida and about a month ago my boyfriend got arrested for driving with a illegal weapon and possesion of marijuana with intent to sell. Now my question is how do i go about getting him a bond? if thats possible, because he hasn't even had his first apperance yet. Please help!!! http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484366.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484347.001 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:08:00 -0600 Other Crimes – Federal and State St. Petersburg, Florida While staying as a guest at a condominium complex, I was asked by my host-- to assist him in salvaging an artificial plant that he believed to be destined for the trash. I inquired as to whether this plant could belong to a resident of the building, and was assured that the rules set forth by the building association did not allow for personal effects to be placed within the common areas, in which the plant was located. The plant was located in an foyer next to the service elevator, as well as a staircase of the building, which led to the ground level trash facilities. This foyer is located at the end of a hallway and is seperated from the condominium units by a pair of doors. Seeing as the plant was too large to fit inside of the elevator, both of us believed that a resident left it there while moving out--preferring not to carry the heavy plant down the four flights of stairs to the trash facilities. While moving the plant to my host's condo unit, we accidentally dropped the plant, breaking the pot enclosing it. We cleaned up the shards of the broken pot, and placed the plant onto his balcony on the third level of the building, in plain sight. The next morning a police officer arrived at my host's condo unit, and informed both of us that the plant belonged to another resident. The officer asked both of us for identification, but did not arrest or give either of us a notice to appear. Both of us moved the plant back to it’s original location, wrote an apology letter to the owner, and purchased a replacement pot of similar quality. I have a copy of the Condominium Association Resident Rule Handbook. The sections that are relevant to this circumstance are verbatim: Section 1 General Rules: 4. No personal articles shall be allowed to stand on any portion of the common elements. Section 4 Hallways: 3. Residences opening onto the interior hallways of the Beacon my not display any kind of "personal items" as this may present a fire hazard relative to safe evacuation procedures. The police report states that the plant was located outside of the plant owner's condominium. The building manager, security personnel, and maintenance personnel of the building stated that they will verify that the plant was located in the elevator enclosure as I have stated. Having been granted a public defender, I was told that the odds of winning this case was two out of three. Not wanting to risk a theft conviction, I opted to enter the Salvation Army Pre-Trial Intervention program, which would nominally result in my case not being prosecuted. To achieve this end, I am required to pay restitution to the owner of the plant, as well as for various court costs, and probationary supervision amounting to close to $800 as well as performing 30 community service hours. My friend was denied entry into the program, and sought an attorney. After his attorney received both his and my accounts of the story, he concluded that the "victim" filed a false police report--in particular, falsely reporting the location of the plant. His attorney spoke with the state attorney, particularly of the fact that building maintenance and security would verify that the plant was not where the police report stated it to be, and that he would bring this up in court. This resulted in my friend's charge being changed to no prolesque (sp.)-- an arrangement that the charges will be dropped in a matter of two years pending he does not get into further criminal trouble. I have been participating in the Pre-Trial program for several months already, and have paid almost half the required money to complete it. The conditions of my Pre-Trial agreement state that if I were to drop out of the program, I would be subject to trial--just as my friend was. I am looking to see what actions I must take to obtain the same arrangement, as I am not interested in participating further in the Pre-Trial program and paying more money for a charge that I believe to be illegitimate. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?484347.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?482726.001 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:04:00 -0600 Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI I'm a 19 year old female who was pulled over in July for DUI and arrested in Broward, Florida. The officer had probable cause (swerving into different lanes) but that is not on tape. In the tape I a clearly drunk, I don't remember the night. I had a bottle of wine and xanax so I know that's what did it. The first thing I said on the tape stupidly was 'Am I going to get DUI?' and of course I blew. .102 then a .108 I think if I didnt have the xanax I would have not blown or done the field sobriety test. I realize I made a mistake, and I thank god that I didnt kill ayone. Please don't criticise me, It was my mistake and I will pay for it. I havent had a sip of alcohol since. I have a lawyer, he's good and is on a professonal basis with the arresting officer. The only good thing about the tape is I'm polite, and crying. I guess the crying is good for sympathetic purposes, but I doubt most judges take that into play. At my court case I'm going to bring documentation for my perscriptions (xanax, prozac, adderol) also a letter from 2 therapists I saw who treated me for social anxiety. I'm going to say I drink to reduce this, then I went to counsling, now I don't feel the need to drink to feel normal. I'm also bringing along my grades from FSU and a pay stub from my job. Basically, I was drunk that night. I'm assuming they're going to throw the book at me. My judge is supposely very fair, if I'm convicted I'll get the minimums. Is there anyway that through 'rehabilitation' you can get a DUI dropped to wreckless? Or is it more like, you were drunk then, you get the DUI, I don't care how good you are now. End of story. Thank you. http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?482726.001 http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?305239.001 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:33:00 -0600 Other Crimes – Federal and State my state is florida other day was driving and almost got hit by woman who cut me off on freeway going 70 mph, nearly lost control and was very scared as i had been involved in same type of accident few months earlier where my car was totaled and other guy took off never to be found. as we got off exit i was very shaken so i got out of my car and started yelling at her, she didn't care so i slapped her. she called the cops, but she's not pressing charges. when i spoke with cops i told them exactly what happened and now i have notice to appear for misdemeanor battery. what should i plead? guilty or no contest! can i ask for mercy and have it reduced to an infraction or something not so serious? what should i expect as punishment? i am in school right now so that i can get a better job in the future. will this affect my chances of getting one? i have never been in the police eye before and terrified about what will happen to me and my 2 young children. i'm usually a nice girl and i know that i did something wrong, but i was scared because i almost lost control of my car at 70 mph. please help! http://www.elprime.com/tracker/subscribe.htm?305239.001