Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

what do the ''counts'' stand for

If someone was arrested on 7 counts of lewd & lascivious molestation for a child under 16, what exactly do the 7 counts stand for??


Asked on 10/27/07, 1:08 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: what do the ''counts'' stand for

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Each one of the counts represents a separate offense that the State believes it can prove your son committed. This sounds like a very serious offense. He should obtain the best possible criminal attorney he can possibly get.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/27/07, 2:50 pm


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