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...
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Bradenton "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 MoreBartow criminal lawyer teaches future bail bond agents
On Thursday, it was again my pleasure to teach future bondsmen and women about the criminal court system. If you would like to be a bail bond agent and help assist people to get out of jail, you can more information at http://bailbondedu.com/, Florida's leading bail bond educator. In order to become a bondsman there are...
Read More2nd District Court of Appeals rules police holding driver's license is a seizure
Last week, the Second District Court of Appeals overturned a Defendant's conviction for possession of a controlled substance (carisoprodol). The rulings by the 2nd District Court of Appeal are binding on the county and circuit court's of Polk County. That means the felony or misdemeanor judge in Polk County must follow the appellate court's rulings...
Read MoreNTSB porposes lowering the legal limit in DUI cases to 0.05 from 0.08
Last week, the NTSB proposed lowering the legal limit for Driving Under the Influence cases from 0.08 to 0.05. In Florida, the legal limit is 0.08. Also in Florida, a driver with a breath alcohol under 0.05 is presumed to not be impaired. The NTSB feels that lowering the limit would help cut down on...
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