Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

appeal from prosecutor to judge

there is a term Five-K , prosecutor may ask judge to depart from sentencing guildlines , please give me information on how to request this . I need my driver's license after a DUI conviction. thanks.


Asked on 6/08/07, 4:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: 5Kappeal from prosecutor to judge

You seemed confused -a 5k letter is a federal statute. You are probably in state court. The judge may depart if asked by the defense lawyer for several specified reasons. I would need to know the facts to see if you qualify.

Read more
Answered on 6/08/07, 4:54 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Florida