Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I am currently in a early resolution process for Burglary and Grand theft, I was originally baker acted during the time the crime was committed and since diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic components, Its been determined that I was in a Brief Reactive Psychotic state due to stress. I was arrested for the crime a month later. I have already made contact with the victim and have made full restitution and they no longer want to press charges on the terms that I am seeking mental help. I want to get this information to the proper parties before my next court date (5/19) but I was just awarded a public defender (5/10) but have not yet been assigned one. I was wondering who I should get the information to about the restitution already being made and the charges been dropped from the victim. Judge, DA, or whomever else? Thank you so much for your time. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 5/13/11, 9:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amir Ladan The Ladan Law Firm, P.A.

Your communications should be directed to the Public Defender's office. Your attorney should be in charge of presenting information to the State and the Court to ensure that you don't disclose information which may be harful to your case and to make sure that the information that is provided is done so in a way that will provide you with the best possible outcome. You should not attempt to communicate with the State, as they will not speak directly to you (for your own protection).

Good luck!

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Answered on 5/13/11, 1:24 pm


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