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3 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Florida on
Q: Can dui ticket be dismissed if the officer said no passenger on citation but there was a passenger?

My boyfriend was pulled over, I was with him. He switched lanes without signal and they accused him of being under the influence. The officer asked to see my id. They gave him a field test, in the cold with slippers and shorts on. He was cold and has physical ailments. They arrested him. On his... View More

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answered on Jan 23, 2023

No, the DUI ticket cannot be dismissed for that purpose alone. On the other hand, a gifted lawyer can explore this discrepancy in the ticket to attack the officer's credibility at trial. Additionally, a lawyer may be able to review the ticket and report to see if there are more discrepancies... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: This is my first offense in trafficking drugs with cocaine how high my changes to get the case drop or probation
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answered on Jan 23, 2023

First of all, sorry to hear you got arrested. When it comes to trafficking in cocaine, the punishment depends on the quantity in your possession. The fact that this is your first offense will be taken into consideration.

Secondly, I need more information to advise you on your chances of...
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Q: I was seriously injured as a passenger in a golf cart accident and was airlifted to have emergency spinal surgery.

Obviously I will pursue the driver of the cart for his negligence but do I have a case against the golf courses as the accident happened on their property with their equipment.

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answered on Jan 20, 2023

Yes, you may have a claim against the golf course, especially if they owned the golf cart in question, and liability will depend on the specifics of your case, such as who was driving the cart and was he/she an employee of the golf course, etc. Different circumstances will affect the value of your... View More

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