Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Trespassing arrest. Misdemeanor

I was arressted for trespassing after warning at a bar/nightclub. How serious is this (fines/probation) and do I need a lawyer?


Asked on 11/16/07, 2:14 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Trespassing arrest. Misdemeanor

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If this is your first arrest, it will probably result in a referral to an alternative program known as Pretrial Diversion or PTD. If you successfully complete the program, then the charges are dropped and the case is closed. If you have been arrested previously, then it can be far more serious depending on the violations and whether or not you were convicted of the charges.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/24/07, 4:10 pm


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