Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Criminal Law help
I have been convicted of organized
fraud and grand theft (referring to a
franchise business deal) and am
clueless of why. I am also not versed
on the legal system! I spent a night
in jail and was bonded out, but was
never asked if I was guilty or not and
I do not know if and when I am going
to get appointed a public defender. I
called the courthouse and am 'not in
the system yet.' Please fill me in on
what to do next! I have no money
for a lawyer and NEED help! Thank
you! I greatly appreciate all help you
can give!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Criminal Law help
Do you mean yo've been arrested for (not convicted of) organized fraud and grand theft?
You really can't afford NOT to have a good criminal lawyer, and you need to go see one right away.
Your next step will be that you will receive a court date notice for an arraignment, which is an opportunity to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. You may also be appointed a public defender on that court date, but you should still consider getting a private lawyer immediately. Your charges are extremely serious.
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