Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
I went to an arraignment hearing for serving alcohol to minors in a restaurant. I told the judge that I didn't understand the charges before me and that I was told I had been assigned a public defender. I told the judge that I didn't have enough information in order to make a plea. The Judge told me I wasn't entitled to a lawyer and I had to make a plea. I took the settlement of attending $500 class rather than plea guilty or not guilty because I was afraid of jail time .
Did the judge act correctly or legally?
1 Answer from Attorneys
It sounds like you chose a diversion program. It's hard to say whether he acted legally or not. The judge can not force you to enter a plea and if you entered a diversion program, your not guilty plea will remain there. If you don't want to do the classes and feel you are not guilty, you should terminate your diversion program and get an attorney and go back to court. However, don't do anything without talking to an attorney in your area first.
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