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...
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FSU Quarterback & Heisman Trophy quarterback Jameis Winston issued "Notice to Appear" for shoplifting charge.
Another sports figure in trouble with the law. This time it is FSU quarterback and Heisman trophy winner Jameis Winston who was "cited" for shoplifting at Publix. This incident was allegedly captured on video. The quarterback later allegedly made a statement admitting that he made a mistake and was sorry for his actions. What does...
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....
Read MoreAlleged Polk County "road rage" incident captured on cell phone video at Winter Haven McDonald's Drive-thru
Last week a video went viral of a woman videotaping an alleged "road rage" in Florida that went viral. Today, Polk County had it's own alleged road rage incident. This too was captured on a cell phone video and is sure to make the rounds on news stations all throughout the country. The alleged incident...
Read MoreFDLE Chemist being investigated for tampering with evidence
Last week it was the chief of police fired for allegedly not following policies. This week it is an Florida Department of Law Enforcement crime analyst in the news. FDLE lab analyst Joseph Graves is being investigated for allegedly tampering with evidence in thousand of criminal cases. This includes people serving prison sentences that could...
Read MoreFlorida police officer charged for having sex, but not telling his partners he was infected with HIV.
A police officer in Palm Beach County is facing two felony counts for failing to tell his sexual partners he has the HIV virus. Chapter 384 of the Florida statutes governs Sexually Transmissible Diseases. Under Florida statute 384.24 "Unlawful acts" it is a crime if: (1) It is unlawful for any person who has chancroid, gonorrhea, granuloma...
Read MoreLakeland Police Cheif Womack resigns
LPD Chief Lisa Womack resigned today. Womack's resignation is effective May 1. The chief's resignation comes only two (2) days after a "no confidence" vote by employees of the Lakeland Police Department. This comes after a scandal filled year at LPD including sexual misconduct, "bra-shaking" searches of females, my DUI case where issues with the...
Read MoreLakeland Police department blames State Attorney for past problems with some cases
Today, the Lakeland Police Department released a 68-page report to Lakeland city commissioners regarding problems with criminal cases investigated by L.P.D. The report, prepared by members of Lakeland P.D.'s internal affairs division, detailed case by case what efforts have been taken or are in the works to address Polk State Attorney Jerry Hill's concerns. While...
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