Yesterday, I attended a seminar by Roger Dodd on cross-examination sponsored by the Florida Bar. Why was I spending a Saturday at a seminar? Because Roger Dodd is one of the leading experts on cross-examination in the country. When you get a chance to learn from one of the best, you go. I want to...
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Aggressive Polk County DUI lawyer argues DUI motions to suppress in court
Yesterday, I was in court all day before arguing various motions to suppress in my client's DUI case. Many people arrested for DUI or a criminal offense do not know what a criminal defense attorney does for them in court. Many people charged with DUI also do not know what it means to mount an...
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 MoreWinter Haven DUI attorney challenges breath test results and DUI investigation in court
On Thursday, I was in the Winter Haven court house fighting a DUI for my client. Many people do not understand what a DUI attorney does to defend someone accused of DUI. An experienced DUI defense attorney will get the videos and police reports in your case. The attorney then reviews them for legal issues...
Read MorePolk county criminal attorney explains “high crime area”
Many times police officers will stop someone on the street. When the police tell them to stop, the suspect runs away and takes flight. Or sometimes, the law enforcement officer says “hey, mind if I talk to you?” and the suspect takes off getting charged with various offenses. Recently, the District Court of Appeal heard...
Read MorePolk County officer stops you for no valid reason can the criminal charges be thrown out
Previously I wrote about Florida’s Noise statute being declared unconstitutional. That statute was often used by deputies to pull your car over in order to search your vehicle. This week the Fifth District Court of Appeal overruled a circuit court order when the police officer pulled the driver over for having no mirror on their...
Read MoreLakeland DUI lawyer challenges breath test in court Polk County driving under the influence case
My client was pulled over by an officer of the Lakeland Police Department DUI squad. After taking the field sobriety tests, the driver was placed under arrest for DUI. In Polk County and Florida, it is only after you have been placed under arrest for driving under the influence that the police or sheriff can...
Read MorePolk County noise control statute found unconstitutional, will my criminal charges be dismissed
What do seat belt violations, window tint being too dark, and noise violations have in common? They are just excuses to give police and sheriff deputies in Polk County a reason to pull you over, request consent to search your car, or search it anyways, or call out the K-9 drug dog unit to sniff...
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