Polk County law enforcement agencies ran another prostitution sting this week. This appears to be similar to the prostitution stings recently done this past January and last August. The prostitution law increased the "civil penalty" for "johns" from $500.00 to $5,250.00 on January 1, 2013. I am the only Polk County criminal defense attorney who has challenged the...
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Plant City criminal defense attorney takes domestic violence case to trial
My client was charged with domestic violence. In Polk County, I can often get Domestic Violence or Domestic Battery charges dismissed without ever going to court. This allows my arrested client to start expunging their domestic violence charge immediately. Even a Domestic Violence charge that has been dropped will cause you problems when seeking employment. ...
Read MoreFlorida Southern college student and arrested affect enrollment
If you attend college and are arrested, it can affect your enrollment in school. This is especially true if your arrest occurred on campus. Florida Southern has an especially tough disciplinary policy. If arrested on Florida Southern’s school grounds or campus, it could be cause for expulsion. If the arrest did not occur on school...
Read MoreDifference Between Adjudicated Guilty and Withhold Adjudication for Sealing and Expunging Arrest
Adjudicated Guilt in Florida Explained General Adjudication of Guilt vs. Withholding Guilt During the sentencing phase of a criminal trial the judge has the option of adjudicating a person guilty or withholding adjudication (withholding guilt). This translates to whether you were convicted or not. When adjudication is withheld you are not formally convicted by the...
Read MorePolk County prostitution attorney seal expunge record civil penalty not paid
Effective January 1, 2013, the "civil penalty" for soliciting for prostitution has been increased from $500.00 to $5,250.00. Where does the civil fine go? $500.00 goes to where it went before the prostitution law changed. $4,500.00 of the solicitation for lewdness fine goes to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) to fund safe...
Read MoreExpunge your Domestic Violence arrest for background checks
Problems finding a job or renting a place to live? Need to get an arrest off your record because you are licensed by the State of Florida? Nurses, teachers, attorneys, dentists, LPNs, etc. need to expunge their arrests. Retain a lawyer to expunge or seal your charges from public records. One of the most common...
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