RELEASEDWITHOUT CHARGES Why You’re Not Off the Hook Just Yet
If you were arrested in the state of Florida and released without charges, you may not be off the hook just yet. The accused may be released on recognizance (ROR), meaning the court releases the accused based on their promise to appear at the next court hearing. This scheduled court day is now your arraignment; at this time, the state will alert you of what charges are being filed against you.
Without a lawyer, you must still appear at the arraignment to hear the charges and enter a plea. A lawyer can guide you in making the best response at your arraignment hearing such as not guilty, guilty, or no contest. If you were arrested and released, your freedom and livelihood are at stake. Contact us immediately so we can build the best defense strategy for your case.
If you’ve posted bond in Florida and the state decides to no-file your case, the state may choose not to file charges against you. A no-file may occur if the judge finds it difficult to prove that
the accused committed a crime or is even involved. Just because your case is no-filed, it doesn’t mean it’s necessarily time to celebrate yet. Your case can always be
Do I need a lawyer for arraignment?
picked back up depending on the charge and statute of limitations for the case.
Prior to arraignment, the court must advise the defendant of their right to have an attorney or the right to have an appointed lawyer if the defendant cannot afford representation for arraignment. It’s never a good idea to represent yourself alone. If an experienced criminal defense attorney represents you, the arraignment could be delayed or even eliminated.
Can you be arrested at arraignment, even if you posted bail?
What about your right to have a speedy trial? The Sixth Amendment
If you were arrested for a new offense while on bail before your upcoming arraignment, the judge has the right to arrest you at your arraignment pending a new bail hearing.
gives you the right to have a speedy trial. If you were arrested for a misdemeanor in Florida, the state only has 90 days to pick the case back up and 180 days for a felony charge.
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Cooking With Ashley
Plant-Based Blueberry Muffins
It’s blueberry season! Whip up this simple muffin recipe to celebrate in style.
Ingredients
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1 cup soy milk
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1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 cups flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a muffin tin and set aside. 2. In a bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside. 3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 4. In a third bowl, combine sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Add milk mixture and stir, then add flour mixture. Stir to combine until well-incorporated but not smooth. Fold in the blueberries. 5. Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each well 3/4 full. Bake 20–25 minutes, cool, and enjoy!
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