Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I have been charged with possession of alcohol. The state is offering me six months probation and court fees to withhold adjudication, but I am a college student already in debt and cannot afford probation. Can I accept the charge of possession to keep it on my record and just pay court costs instead of going on probation?


Asked on 10/11/10, 10:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

You might be able to avoid probation if you hire an attorney experienced in negotiating that condition away.

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Answered on 10/17/10, 7:09 am
Don Waggoner Don Waggoner Law, P.A.

Just pleading and getting an adjudication is not in your best interest. You really need to consult, and pay for, a good attorney who can try to negotiate a better deal for you or work on other defenses,

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Answered on 10/17/10, 12:00 pm


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