The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a Winter Haven man in Polk County early this morning for DUI after he was allegedly stopped driving the wrong way on I-4. FHP has dash cams on most of their patrol cars so part of the traffic stop was captured on video. It appears the driver was initially spotted...
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Why 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...
Read MoreFlorida couple found guilty of “Sex on the beach” and now will be classified as sexual offenders and face prison time.
Today, a Bradenton couple was found guilty of having sex on a Florida beach. This is a VERY serious crime in Florida because each person was charged with committing a lewd and lascivious act which subjects them both to 15 years in Florida State Prison AND being classified as sexual offenders requiring they register as...
Read MoreFormer Florida State football player arrested for DUI, could affect his draft status.
Former Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams was arrested for driving under the influence in Tallahassee early Friday morning. He was projected to go in the 1st round of the upcoming NFL draft, but this may cause him to drop to a lower round in the draft. A DUI or any criminal charge can affect your job...
Read MoreWoman arrested for DUI wearing a "Hello Kitty" costume.
Halloween is almost here and that means candy, costumes, and parties. Remember to be safe and responsible. There are a lot of children out on the streets Trick-or-Treating and drinking and driving at this time of year can be dangerous. Already, on Sunday a woman in Maine was arrested while dressed as "Hello Kitty". She...
Read MoreI was arrested, what are my obligations under Florida's "Discovery" Rules of Criminal Procedure.
If you have been arrested, one of the first things a criminal defense attorney does is file a "Demand for Discovery" and serve it on the prosecutor. This helps prepare the defense of your case by requiring the prosecutor to turn over information and evidence to the defense lawyer. This is an essential tool in...
Read MoreWhat advantages are there to hiring a local Polk criminal lawyer over an Orlando or Tampa lawyer?
Thursday is Pre-Trial Conference in Polk County misdemeanor and criminal traffic court. What happens at a Polk County Pre-Trial Conference (PTC) court date? These are usually scheduling court dates. Some cases are set for jury trial. Other cases have Motions that must be filed before the case is ready for trial. A Motion...
Read MoreFlorida prosecutors state that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will not face any charges stemming from an alleged sex battery.
This week, the State Attorney in Miami announced that prosecutors would not file criminal charges for sexual battery (rape) against NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. What is to be learned from this case? This case teaches a valuable lesson that anyone arrested for a criminal charge or thinks they maybe facing a criminal charge MUST CONTACT AN...
Read MoreSurveillance video Jameis Winston arrested for shoplifting at Publix.
The surveillance video of Jameis Winston allegedly shoplifting at Public has been released to the public. You can view the video here: http://www.tallahassee.com/videos/news/local/2014/05/15/9124597/ Jameis is the quarterback for Florida State and also plays on the baseball team. He was suspended from the baseball team already due to the incident. A theft charge can affect a...
Read MoreFlorida speed limits to be raised? Gov. Scott just needs to sign the bill.
Could the speed limit on some of Florida's highways be raised in the near future? That is a very real possibility now as the Florida House narrowly passed the bill to raise the limit by only 2 votes. If the bill is passed it does not mean that speed limits will be raised at all....
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