Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

im 19 years old and just got arrested for my first time ever for retail theft less than $100 on my name when i look it up on the county court website it says misdemeanor of less than $300. i have no record and have never been in trouble before. i cant afford an attorney will i get a public defender? and do you think i will get jail time? i just moved to Florida and this is where it happened. I'm scared. Also i got bonded out through a bails bonds man who the officers told me to call and he has not answered the phone to find out my court date. i was arrested july 2 now its july 6. i also called the clerk court house and was not able to get through to that either


Asked on 7/06/16, 2:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Need to ask for a public defender when you go to court. They will be able to help you out and answer all your questions.

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Answered on 7/07/16, 5:16 am


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