Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I was arrested for uttering a forgery in florida and charged with 1 count 3rd degree felony. I bonded out of jail and my public defender told me to plead not guilty, he will not talk with me untill the day we go to court. My dad gave me permission to write myself a check and a few days latter he became upset with me for other reasons and he called the cops and pressed charges against me telling the police i took his check. If i plead guilty what will happen. Should i plead no contest?


Asked on 7/12/10, 7:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

You really need to talk to an attorney about this whether it's your public defender or you hire one. It sounds like you have a defense since he did give permission. He can't just get mad at you and press charges for something he allowed. Of course, the attorney you talk to will need to know all the facts so I suggest talking to a private attorney if your PD won't talk to you.

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Answered on 7/12/10, 11:35 am


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