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Florida criminal statute 843.19 Offenses against police dogs, fire dogs, SAR dogs, or police horses

Florida Gator football player Antonio Morrison was arrested this weekend for "harassing" a police dog and resisting arrest without violence.  This was his second arrest in a month.  The other was for battery, which is a crime of violence, and he was allowed into a diversion program.  The diversion program results in criminal charges being...

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Lakeland DUI cases to be dismissed in Polk County

As a follow up to yesterday's News Channel 8's story on LPD, The Ledger is reporting that "The letter also said Hill will no longer accept testimony from Sgt. Raymond Lloyd and Officer David Edds.  In addition, nearly 40 pending DUI cases will be dismissed."  The full article can be viewed at: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130716/NEWS/130719456?p=1&tc=pg The article...

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News Channel 8 continues investigating Lakeland PD

Last night News Channel 8 did a story regarding the Lakeland Police Department.  The station reported a "bombshell" announcement regarding further problems at LPD.  You can see the story at this link: http://www.wfla.com/story/22856459/lakeland-police-scandals-could-place News Channel 8 also has copies of the letters the State Attorney sen Chief Womack regarding some of the LPD officers.  In...

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Problems at Lakeland Police Department continue

The ongoing problems and investigation into the Lakeland Police Department continue.  The Ledger reported today that the State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit issued a "No Confidence' letter for two LPD officers.  You can read the article here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130716/NEWS/130719456?tc=cr That means that the prosecutor's office will no longer accept testimony from Sgt. Raymond Lloyd and...

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Polk DUI attorney files Response to DHSMV Response to Formal review writ.

Today, I spent over 12 hours (on a Saturday) preparing my Response in a writ I filed against the Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).  My client lost his Formal Review and filing a "Writ of Certiorari" is the means by which a driver appeals the administrative suspension of their Florida driver's license....

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Rules of sequestration, does it apply to alleged victim's family?

The George Zimmerman case may be over soon.  The prosecution has rested their case, so now the defense may present evidence if they wish. Normally in a criminal trial, the attorneys will invoke the "Rule of Sequestration" that prevents witnesses from being present in the court room when another witness is testifying.  It also prevents...

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Florida DUI law changes for hardship license if arrested for DUI

You only have 10 days to request a “Formal Review” to challenge the administrative suspension of your driver’s license for blowing over 0.08 on the breath test machine or refusing the breath test.  The Florida legislature has now changed the law that can dramatically affect your ability to drive! Now, you can AUTOMATICALLY obtain a...

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