Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

pending case in another state

can there be a change of venue when there is a legal criminal issue a misdemeanor pending in texas but need to have it taken care of in florida and im due in court in texas on march l2 but i had to move to florida to help my adult son and cant get back nor do i want to


Asked on 3/05/09, 3:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Fleet Tilden TildenLaw

Re: pending case in another state

If the criminal act occurred in Florida, the venue for prosecution and resolution is Florida, if in Texas, then Texas. Good Luck

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Answered on 3/08/09, 8:54 pm
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: pending case in another state

No, criminal cases must be handled in the state where the alleged crime occurred.

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Answered on 3/05/09, 4:05 pm


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