I was convicted of a drug charge and send this to 2 years in prison and my driver's license was revoked for 2 years will the 2 years that my license are revoked for start the day that I was sentenced or does it start when I am released
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 »
This was on a speeding ticket infraction case that went before the judge last week.
The short answer is "in plain view." If it's in the trunk or under the seat, the officer isn't going to find it at a glance, to get probable cause.
I was pulled over speeding with a suspended license and no proof of insurance. I have received 3 fines and my license was taken away. Will I be able to reinstate my license if I show proof of insurance at Traffic court and pay one of the fines?
I don't believe you have to pay any of the fines to get your license reinstated; you just have to show proof of insurance. But you might want to review the statute to be sure:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0324/0324ContentsIndex.html
Feb 2nd I was doing the speed limit of 65mph around 7pm which was dark out. Upon reaching the top of a hill instantly saw a vehicle stopped in my lane w/out hazards on and rear ended them. I Driving 2010 Buick Enclave w/zero open recalls.but upon impact my seatbelt didn’t lockup nor did a single... Read more »
Firstly, do you have your own car insurance? If so, you need to report this accident to them immediately. If you have car insurance, hopefully they can pay the cost to replace your vehicle, although, I'm sure, it won't be much considering the year of the vehicle. Did the police come to... Read more »
The deputy also searched my car but found nothing. A week earlier he yelled out to me "no meth?" while I was going to church with a friend. He was not in uniform at the time and in an unmarked car. He had also raided my house 7 months earlier and as a result, I am now on probation. He has... Read more »
I don't see a question here. If you lost the tickets, call the sheriff's office for the information.
I have my old vanity plate from New Mexico that I would like to display on the front bumper of my car here in Florida. I've been told that this is legal as long as it is not currently registered, however, an ex-police officer I know said he would pull me over. If the old plate is legal to put... Read more »
Florida Statute 316.605 Licensing of vehicles.— provides that:
"(1) Every vehicle, ... shall be licensed ... and shall,... display the license plate or both of the license plates assigned to it by the state, ... . Nothing shall be placed upon the face of a Florida plate except as... Read more »
Own property, Car was properly parked in designated area, Car is registered as an antique, booting company is private, HOA gave 3 notices, car doesn’t exceeded owner maximum number of vehicles to be stored (2)
Your need to review your subdivision's governing documents and see what it says as to the HOA's right to boot under these circumstances. If the governing documents are confusing and vague, then I recommend that you contact a HOA attorney to review them and give you a legal opinion.
money to get transportation to court. Is there anything i can do.
Nowadays most if not all traffic pre-trial conferences or trials are done via Zoom virtual conference. Alternatively, they may be done by dial in. Rarely, at least in the Florida counties I practice in, they are done in person. I would recommend contacting the Court's judicial assistant and... Read more »
My son caused a fender bender with no damage done. The ticket was written to the other driver who was not at fault. Does he HAVE to call the officer to correct it or can he get out of it due to technicality?
The best advice I can give is that neither of you should contact the officer and you should hire a traffic ticket attorney for your son and explain the situation to them.
I got a DUI in Washington State in June 2021. I requested a licensing hearing per the advice of my lawyer, so my license was not officially suspended until 9/27/21. In the meantime, I relocated to my home state of FL and obtained a license here on 8/27/21. I just checked, and my license is valid in... Read more »
You probably should ask that question of the lawyer who advised you to request a licensing hearing in Washington.
Is there anything I can do as taking this to court, because the area he stated I was speeding at was not accurate and had the wrong street names on the ticket where I was stopped at !
If you contest the ticket, that would be "taking this to court". Instructions should be on the ticket.
I requested a hearing for a traffic ticket,
but I was not swear in. Neither was the police officer.
In general, and without knowing what happened at the hearing, your talking to the judge or other persons in a court hearing doesn't necessarily mean you are testifying (or giving evidence, in other words). But if you aren't put under oath, you can't later be prosecuted for perjury.
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 »
This was my first time I have a clean record
depends on the judge you have and the prosecutor...in all likelihood fines and court costs.
I friend of mine is being threatened with eviction for trespassing on an easement that belongs to the park and is there to allow access to another piece of land. On some maps and map apps it even shows as being a street.
You should not be soliciting legal advice for your friend, no matter how good your intentions are. That would be practicing law without a license and a felony.
Your friend needs to consult with a real estate attorney to review the plats and easements. The simple and less expensive option... Read more »
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