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Posted on Mar 11, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and have a prior DUI conviction, you may qualify for Sarasota County DUI Court. The Sarasota DUI Court Program is an excellent program ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
Let's face it, no one wants to go to jail. If you know you have a pending warrant for your arrest, however, biting the bullet and turnig yourself in can be advantageous. One benefit is that you ...
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Posted on Feb 11, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
There are situations where a defendant in a criminal case can convince the state (prosecutor) to allow the defendant to enter into a residential rehab program rather than jail. It will usually depend ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
The term "extradition" often brings up the image of an international criminal who jumps from country to country committing crimes and has finally been caught in some country and the relative ...
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Posted on Dec 17, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
Early case resolution (ECR) is a court hearing held in front of a judge. Generally these hearings happen once a week in front of a series of rotating judges. ECR's are only for those facing a ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
You may be able to accomplish this with a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a powerful legal document delegating authority from one person to another. It can be used to give another the right ...
Continue reading "My friend and/or loved one is in the Sarasota County Jail and I need to take care of his or her house and business. How can I do this?" »
Posted on Nov 13, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
If you are arrested for DUI the arresting officer may, or may not, video record you. (This will usually depend on whether the arresting officer has a vehicle equipped with video recording equipment.) ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
We have heard numerous complaints that the Sarasota County Jail is not providing inmates with their medication. Sarasota County Jail medical is handled by a company called Armor Correctional. Armor ...
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Posted on Nov 7, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
Do you know that the Sarasota County Jail records ALL communications: all phone calls and all visitation visits? The prosecutors and detectives can and regularly do listen to these recordings. They ...
Continue reading "Do not ruin your case! Do not talk about your case over the jail or visitation phones." »