Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

It would not be legal if the prosecutor met with the judge "ex parte" or without one of the parties, here the defendant (or juvenile). Unfortunately, the decision to Direct file (transfer to adult court) is entirely the prosecutors, as long as the statutory requirements are met.

If you would like to speak further about this case I would be happy to chat with you; my office is here in Broward where I previously worked as a prosecutor in both the juvenile and adult divisions.

Take care,

-Leland