Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I got arrested on my birthday, I am in big trouble

I got possesion of oxycodone, possesion of alprazolam, possesion of canibis under 20 grams, and parifinalia, and I am already on midameaner probation for petit theft!! I was wondering what kind of time I am looking at and should I hire an attorney, and what kind of help an attorney could give me???


Asked on 6/07/08, 11:44 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: I got arrested on my birthday, I am in big trouble

The total maximum you are facing is seven years on the new charges and a year for the petit theft violation. Depending on your judge and prosecutor, you are probably looking at some jail time, though probably nowhere near the maximum. You should absolutely speak with an attorney right away to see if any evidence can be suppressed or see if any other defenses can be raised.

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Answered on 6/07/08, 12:35 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: I got arrested on my birthday, I am in big trouble

Really? What kind of help could an attorney give you? Your charges carry more than ten years in prison. Your vop carries 60 days in jail. A lawyer can look at the facts of your case, file appropriate motions, and negotiate with the State if you require a plea deal. I would hire a lawyer if it were me.

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Answered on 6/07/08, 4:31 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: I got arrested on my birthday, I am in big trouble

Really? What kind of help could an attorney give you? Your charges carry more than ten years in prison. Your vop carries 60 days in jail. A lawyer can look at the facts of your case, file appropriate motions, and negotiate with the State if you require a plea deal. I would hire a lawyer if it were me.

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Answered on 6/07/08, 4:31 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: I got arrested on my birthday, I am in big trouble

Really? What kind of help could an attorney give you? Your charges carry more than ten years in prison. Your vop carries 60 days in jail. A lawyer can look at the facts of your case, file appropriate motions, and negotiate with the State if you require a plea deal. I would hire a lawyer if it were me.

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Answered on 6/07/08, 4:31 pm


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