Heres a quick brief. I went to the boat ramp inside my community and sat down at the end of the dock watching the moon reflect off the lake. As walked of the dock an officer in a unmarked vehicle approached me (with no lights on)and jumped out accusing me to be somebody else asking for... View More 
answered on Jun 8, 2023
Good question. Did the citation you received in the mail indicate how you were supposedly driving with a suspended license?
I got pulled over for speeding in Palm Bay Fl. Cop wrote the ticket and he was mad that I asked for why I didn’t get a warning. Had to try
answered on May 24, 2023
Good rule of thumb is don't upset the police officer that is writing you a ticket, you may get something you don't want. Is it invalid? Depends. If he originally gave you a break and wrote a lower speed because he though you had a good attitude then you were a jerk, it is not invalid,... View More
She was in Minnesota when she received ticket but now back in Florida for summer break from college.
answered on May 22, 2023
You need to seek advice from a Minnesota attorney concerning whatever question you want to ask. This has little or nothing to do with Florida law.
answered on May 22, 2023
Insufficient information to provide a clear evaluation, probably Yes. Take it up with Gov. DeSantis, he is there to protect you.
answered on May 22, 2023
Yes. Take it up with Gov. DeSantis, he is there to protect you.
12/20/22 to show cause
answered on May 22, 2023
Yes. Take it up with Gov. DeSantis, he is there to protect you.
I have completed mental health program in nv can fl accept it as I did a substance abuse treatment
answered on May 10, 2023
You should contact the Bureau of Administrative Review, in Florida, to determine if your NV class will meet the requirements of Florida’s DUI level 1 school. Unless you live or work in a Florida County, you are prohibited from taking the FL DUI level 1 class. Thus, out of State classes should be... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Under Terry v Ohio, a police officer is permitted to do a reasonable search for weapons for his protection where he has reason to believe that he is dealing with an armed and dangerous individual, regardless of whether he has probable cause to arrest the individual for a crime. The scope of this... View More
If I do not live in neighborhood where cited am I bound to pay the HOA for this citation and if not can they take legal action or send to debt collectors to try to collect?
answered on Apr 9, 2023
Read the citation carefully, but chances are that they can sue you in civil court (small claims, probably).
This is a hypothetical question. I'm not asking about the distance between cars while moving. I'm specifically asking about the spacing between cars while they are stopped at a traffic signal. Can you be ticketed if you park too close (not touching) to the car in front of you? I have not... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Florida Statute 316.0895 Following too closely.— :
"(1) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the highway.... View More
Not following distance while moving, but distance between cars while stationary waiting at a traffic light. I have not been able to find any statute that covers this. Thank you
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Is this a hypothetical question, or have you been charged?
My father got a traffic ticket (316.1995 DRIVE ON SIDEWALK/ BIKE PATH) while driving a motorcycle (scooter). For some reason, the traffic ticket contains only my data as the owner (such as DL#, my first and last name, and address), and there is no data on my father although he provided his DL to... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2023
If the prosecution can prove that it was you who committed the violation, yes, the conviction will apply to you. If, on the other hand, you contest the ticket and the prosecution is unable to prove that it was you, the prosecution will not prevail against you.
Back story - I called the cops about a man threatening me with a gun in Tampa fl . I waited outside in my friends car. The police approached me and instantly the male officer began harassing me and charged me with dui and took me to jail . They dropped the charges after viewing the body cam because... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2023
You have potential claims against the arresting officer and his/her employer if your criminal case had any of the following outcomes: No Information, Nolle Prosse (or Nolle Prosequi), Dismissal by the Court, or Acquittal (not guilty verdict) by the Court. If you entered a no contest (or nolo... View More
I stoped and then proceeded through intersection. There was a curve where he was coming from and partially instructed view. As I went through the intersection his car hit mine. Would they change the at fault if he was found to be speeding. He's trying to sue me now and they did no... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2022
I assume you mean that his view was partially OBSTRUCTED. And, if your view was obstructed as well, yes, you could well argue that you would have safely made it through the intersection, or he would have been able to stop, if he had not been speeding.
My husband was just in a car accident in FL with a driver that has NJ dealer tags on them, which she is not the owner nor dealer.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
Your husband can pursue a case against the driver and the car owner under the Dangerous instrumentality doctrine. Retain counsel here in Florida on contingency fee, which means your husband doesn’t pay anything unless he wins the case.
I also have Medical records that prove my blood sugar dropped to 34 so it was impossible for me to be competent. I've been trying to figure out why they punish me for everything. The judge kept me in jail for 4 months with no bond. Then she gave me a bond for 60,000 and all over a domestic I... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2022
I understand your position; however, I don’t see facts, in your discussion, that supports your claim. Generally speaking, if a judge shows bias, your lawyer should file a motion to recuse (remove the judge from your case). Assuming the facts warrant such a motion, you may wish to pursue an... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Sure, you should. If you don't, and you visit here (I assume the ticket was in Florida), you might get into trouble. Also, there is an interstate compact by which your driver license can be suspended for failure to pay the ticket.
I was riding my motorcycle unregistered because I’m tight on money and my truck is not drivable right now.
I got stopped and ticketed for it and I’m wondering if I can sell the bike to have more money now and not have issues with the court. I’m hoping it would be okay. Or at least... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
No, when you were ticketed, the bike was not registered, so you are guilty. But if you get it registered before the hearing date, it is possible that the charges could be dropped.
She had to suddenly stop, the car in front of me tried running the yellow light, then didn’t and caused me to slam on my brakes and then the car/SUV rear ended me!! She jumped out starting to yell at me!! She parades through 5 lanes of traffic asking for anyone willing to be her eyewitness that I... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2022
If the car in front of you suddenly stopped, it seems like you probably shouldn't have been also trying to run the yellow light. But, at any rate, to prove you backed up, the prosecution will have to call the supposed witness. If that person testifies, you can impeach the witness'... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2022
That depends on what caused you to lose control - someone else's carelessness or your own?, or a combination of both? Regardless, to get the advice you really need for this issue, you must schedule an appointment with an attorney handling traffic ticket defense in your geographic area. With... View More
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