A criminal charge involves a criminal complaint, or an “accusatory instrument,” which is the papers filed that accuse someone of committing a crime. There are two delineating criteria factored into considering if a criminal complaint is to be used in a case. One factor looks at whether state or federal laws were broken, which usually...
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New DUI procedures to enroll in DUI School in order waive Formal Review and keep driving!
Today, I was at the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Administrative Reviews for a Formal Review. Polk County DUI arrests now conduct these hearings telephonically. While there, a person who was just arrested for DUI was trying to “waive” their right to a Formal Review and apply for a hardship license...
Read MoreBradenton "Sex on the Beach" couple scheduled for sentencing today
Today the infamous couple convicted of having "Sex on the Beach" are scheduled to be sentenced today. I have previously posted about this case explaining how serious this charge can be at: https://getgrajek.com/2015/05/florida-couple-found-guilty-of-sex-on-the-beach-and-now-will-be-classified-as-sexual-offenders-and-face-prison-time/ Bay News 9 is reporting that the prosecutor is only seeking 2 1/2 years in prison for the male involved in the...
Read MoreWhy should I hire an attorney for my criminal case? I'm just going to plead guilty
If you have been arrested, I offer a free office consultation. There are many things an arrested person needs to know before they go to court including that you may have a defense to the crime you did not even know about! Unfortunately, I get many calls months AFTER the individual pled out and now...
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