I’m trying to retain an attorney for my sons court date on the 18th of this month for my son. We live in winter haven Polk county fl and he was accused of pointing a gun at an old lady through the window of his car (while driving) but he did NOT do it. When he was searched a gun was found in his... Read more »
I was in an altercation with someone and they came from behind. The police then intervened and I did not realize they were the police until I was tased. They gave me a notice to appear of resisting without violence. Will this violate my probation and if so will my probation officer put me in jail?
An arrest has the potential to violate your probation. Typically, you’re arrested for violation of probation when the probation officer discoverers the new offense; however, a judge will often set bond on the probation violation warrant. If it’s an on-site arrest, bond may be set at your... Read more »
I received a DUI 7 years ago. I got sober and went to school and am now in a special monitoring group called Professionals Resource Networking in order to hold a DOH license to work because of my past. I want to get my hardship license but cannot afford or have the time to do two substance... Read more »
You can wait out the suspension and avoid the supervision program, however you still owe FLHSMV 2 years of IID and the higher insurance policy limits for three consecutive years.
That depends entirely on the specific facts of your case (driving pattern, whether there is body worn camera, how you appear on the camera, other evidence of impairment). You should immediately consult with and/or hire a criminal defense attorney who specializes in DUI's.
He has insurance I do not. I was not driving the vehicle. I was out of town and he hit it and tried to drive off. Was later arrested under a DUI. I just want my car fixed and idk what to do or who to call.
Contact his insurance company and demand that it repair or replace your car.
My friend and I are debating a video in which a man in a parking lot, dumping garbage from his car into a dumpster, showed an officer his license. When the officer went to run the license for the man's info, he refused. He said he's a lawyer and knows his rights and the officer may not... Read more »
Yes, you have to show your license, and yes the police officer can run your DL in their system. The statute is below. Pro-tip: don't pick up an arrest trying this theory out.
322.15 License to be carried and exhibited on demand; fingerprint to be imprinted upon a citation.—... Read more »
Is there a statue of limitation on this
Have you contacted the Fla. Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to ask what you can do to reinstate your DL? Generally, DL suspension for failure to pay a money judgment arising from a car accident is up to three years. The statute of limitations is irrelevant - that's about deadlines... Read more »
Based on your question you live in Florida but received a DUI in Michigan. As such you will have a criminal case to deal with in Michigan not in Florida. You will need to hire the best possible criminal lawyer in the area in Michigan where your case is pending. I'm assuming you have a... Read more »
I was not even able to submit evidence,p.d. said to late in the game,when I had been insisting from day one. I was arrested for d.u.i last August 10,2020,still have not been to trial,had nelson hearing,lost,p.d. lied saying I was not able to see evidence due to a technical issue on my part,What,?... Read more »
Your facts suggest that there may be a problem other than your representation. Since you have not been to trial, you are still able to submit evidence at your trial. The fact that you were denied relief by the court indicates the PD was not ineffective as you were suggesting. You took the right... Read more »
There’s ways to get around Workers Comp. If you can prove your case. Are you able to pursue a regular lawsuit instead of settling for worker’s compensation if the driver of the vehicle drug test came back positive for cocaine?
For purposes of this answer I am assuming that the driver that tested positive for cocaine was a coworker for the same company that you are employed with. In some instances you may be able to get around worker compensation immunity if the cocaine use caused the accident. If you did not actively... Read more »
I live in Florida. This person is a relative 27 y/o and resides with me. On more than one occasion they have arrived home and passed out behind the wheel. I need to protect the rest of my family.
Can you be sued? Yes. Will the suit be successful for a wrongful death claim against YOU? Probably not. Is the relative covered on your auto insurance policy? An injured party may go after your homeowners policy, but I don't know how successful that would be.
In Florida can the DMV mandate an ignition interlock device if the court did not order it from a DUI conviction? The driver blew a .17 but charges were amended to reduce the blood alcohol level to below .15. The case is now closed and the driver is eligible to have his license reinstated and no... Read more »
Yes, the DMV can require it since the blow was above a .15, and there was not a separate order entered by the court stating the blow was deemed to be below .15 and that an ignition interlock is not required. The DMV does consider court orders stating this information in considering whether or not... Read more »
I read somewhere that in Florida you only serve 85% of your sentence so I don’t really know if that works in this situation I’m just looking for some good news that he might be out sooner than 9 months. He was on probation but violated it and he waived his 44 day good time credit.
Looks like he was on probation, so he might have already served jail time for the initial arrest. He will get credit for that time as well as whatever time he has served on the VOP. County jails give 5 days per month for good time served, so yes, he has a chance of getting out sooner than 9... Read more »
Defendant was arrested for a dui and out on bond, was re arrested for felony domestic battery and his bond was revoked. Defendant went to court and was granted a bond reduction. Is he able to get out of jail now on bail?
If he was 'out on bond' for DUI and the bond was revoked because he was arrested on a DV Batt charge, then he cannot get out of jail until he gets a bond on the DUI charge. Your question was not clear as to which case received the 'bond reduction'. If the bond reduction was... Read more »
In 2009 I was going through a hard time my sister told me to come stay with her in Columbus Oh. I came up from FL to see how things would go and they did not work out I was told she had 13 evictions in my name recently I had to go to court because the FWC gave me a fine for a fish that was two in... Read more »
It wouldn’t be the first time that a sister/brother used the identity of a sibling during an arrest. You’ll need to run an FDLE records check and find out where the DUI occurred, then work on getting it off your record. An attorney can assist you. Good luck.
Is my license suspended automatically for 6 months here in Florida?
Your Florida driving privileges are what’s suspended. If you are licensed in another state, Florida’s administrative suspension should not effect your out of state license.
You only have 10 calendar days to either request a formal review of the legality of the suspension, or waive that... Read more »
It isn't fully clear what is meant when you say this matter was maritime. If by "maritime" you mean it involved operating a vessel under the influence, it could be what many states call Boating While Intoxicated (or some jurisdictions use Boating While Ability Impaired, where there... Read more »
it my birthday in 18 days
Now you are officially an adult, you can vote and you can be drafted but you still cant have a drink until 21, you can enter into contracts, get a job and pay your own bills and go to college or both, there is a lot to think about and upon the horizon, do not rush into anything too quickly.
Most drivers I know claim its .02, but I cant find anything to verify this.
.04, half of the legal limit for Class E licensees. A CDL holder is subject to disqualification, even if operating a non-commercial motor vehicle
I have three breathlyzers and two urinalysis and the cop was screaming acting erratically because of the negative results. He asked for a third sample and it didn't seem right. I have neurological issues from an aneurysm and I'm very anxious ask the time from past trauma.
Sounds like a great case for the defense. Hire a decent lawyer and you should be fine.
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