When most people think of criminal charges, they imagine dramatic scenes involving handcuffs, police cars, and jail cells. However, Florida's criminal justice system offers an alternative process that many are unaware of: the notice to appear, which serves as a written order to appear in court without requiring physical restraint....
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Arrest vs. Notice to Appear in Florida: Why Some Charges Don't Lead to Handcuffs
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