Pace, FL Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

The failure to read Miranda rights to someone is not usually grounds to get a case dropped. What we look for is to suppress evidence because of the failure. If the only evidence they have is a confession, then it might make a big difference. Only an attorney who knows all the facts can give valid advice regarding your individual circumstances. The police report may well say that the rights were read to you, whether they were or not.

What you need to do is file a Marchman act petition against him. His judgment is impaired because of his addiction to alcohol and drugs, to the extent that he has injured himself in the past and he is so impaired that he cannot make a rational decision.

It depends on many factors. For example, if you were caught stealing from a store, then you would likely be charged with a misdemeanor Petty Theft. If you were caught stealing from someones house, than the charges could be more serious, such as burglary charges. I would highly recommend that you speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area to better understand the circumstances behind your arrest and the charge(s), and then they will be in a better position to discuss potential defenses to your case, and what can be expected.