Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Grand theft

If you turn your self in, that will demonstrate that you are not a flight risk, which will help getting you a lower bond.

At that point, it should progress just like any other criminal case. If you have no record, and the case is weak and old, you likely will be given a pre-trial diversion program which means no criminal conviction.

I would be happy to discuss your case with you further. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

Re: Grand theft

Hello:

I'm kind of rushed right now and don't have time to give a thorough response, but I have some quick advice. I recently wrote a response to a question about a guy with a warrant for a VOP, which is a different substantive matter, but there would be similar procedures to get the case on the calendar with out being arrested. You may want to review my answer to that. I would not turn myself in. You should hire an atty. in that county and get the atty. to get the warrant recalled and have the case pout on the calendar. If that is not possible, the atty. can ask the State and the Judge to change the bond to ROR, so You can be booked and let out immediately with as future court date. You should get a favorable offer to plead to (unless you have a good defense and fight the charge) as you say you have no prior record. Good luck. Tom Rosenblum

Re: Grand theft

The answer to your question depends on a number of different circumstances such as your prior record, the amount of property/money that was stolen, how the victim(s) feel about the charge, etc.

I would recommend speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney in the area where this warrant was issued.

If it is anywhere near the Tampa Bay area, I'd be more than happy to discuss these issues with you further.

Good luck.

Aaron J. Slavin, Esq.

Slavin Law Firm, LLC

Clearwater, Florida