Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Withheld Adjudication

I live in Florida and pled ''no contest'' to a felony traffic charge and recieved probation and a withheld adjudication. I have completed probation and am free of fines etc. and have been granted a termination by the judge. What is the status of my civil rights? Am I now considered a ''convicted felon'' with regards to voting, firearms etc..?


Asked on 7/19/07, 8:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Nicolas Babinsky SealMyRecord.Com

Re: Withheld Adjudication

You aren't a convicted felon and your civil rights are intact. If you don't have any other criminal cases in which you were adjudicated guilty you may be eligible to have the case sealed. Were you convicted of being a habitual traffic offender?

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Answered on 7/26/07, 10:40 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Withheld Adjudication

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No. You were not convicted. The adjudication was withheld. Your rights remain intact.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/20/07, 1:09 am


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