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...
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Judge Sheehan of Hillsborough County Reprimanded by Florida Supreme Court for DUI arrest.
The Tampa Tribune was reporting today that Judge Sheehan of Hillsborough County will be reprimanded for her DUI arrest last year. This will probably be in the form of a written public reprimand. I had blogged about the arrest when it first happened. The judge did not fight the charge and pled guilty to DUI...
Read MoreDifference Between Adjudicated Guilty and Withhold Adjudication for Sealing and Expunging Arrest
Adjudicated Guilt in Florida Explained General Adjudication of Guilt vs. Withholding Guilt During the sentencing phase of a criminal trial the judge has the option of adjudicating a person guilty or withholding adjudication (withholding guilt). This translates to whether you were convicted or not. When adjudication is withheld you are not formally convicted by the...
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