Today Florida's 2nd District Court of Appeals (DCA) ruled that municipalities can contract with 3rd party vendors to sort through images and issue violations for red light violations. This ruling covers Polk, Pasco, Hillsborough Pinellas, Manatee, and other counties in the jurisdiction of the 2nd DCA. The opinion can be read here. While the opinion...
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Lakeland DUI cases to be dismissed in Polk County
As a follow up to yesterday's News Channel 8's story on LPD, The Ledger is reporting that "The letter also said Hill will no longer accept testimony from Sgt. Raymond Lloyd and Officer David Edds. In addition, nearly 40 pending DUI cases will be dismissed." The full article can be viewed at: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130716/NEWS/130719456?p=1&tc=pg The article...
Read MoreNews Channel 8 continues investigating Lakeland PD
Last night News Channel 8 did a story regarding the Lakeland Police Department. The station reported a "bombshell" announcement regarding further problems at LPD. You can see the story at this link: http://www.wfla.com/story/22856459/lakeland-police-scandals-could-place News Channel 8 also has copies of the letters the State Attorney sen Chief Womack regarding some of the LPD officers. In...
Read MoreProblems at Lakeland Police Department continue
The ongoing problems and investigation into the Lakeland Police Department continue. The Ledger reported today that the State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit issued a "No Confidence' letter for two LPD officers. You can read the article here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130716/NEWS/130719456?tc=cr That means that the prosecutor's office will no longer accept testimony from Sgt. Raymond Lloyd and...
Read MoreRules of sequestration, does it apply to alleged victim's family?
The George Zimmerman case may be over soon. The prosecution has rested their case, so now the defense may present evidence if they wish. Normally in a criminal trial, the attorneys will invoke the "Rule of Sequestration" that prevents witnesses from being present in the court room when another witness is testifying. It also prevents...
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