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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POLK COUNTY VOP ATTORNEY RESOLVES FELONY VIOLATION OF PROBATION CASE
What should you do if there is a warrant out for your arrest? My client was on felony probation for Domestic Violence. He had previously violated his probation and was reinstated by the court, but had violated again only six (6) months later. This time the affidavit for violation of probation alleged that he: failed...
Read MorePOLK COUNTY EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION REQUESTED IN LAKELAND DUI CASE
My client was arrested for Driving Under the influence by a member of the Lakeland DUI unit. After investigating his DUI case by obtaining a copy of the video and police reports, I went to the scene of the DUI arrest in Lakeland so I could see for myself the roadway and traffic conditions in...
Read MoreFlorida Supreme Court to decide when Polk County probation can terminate early
Debra Lafave the teacher that made headlines for having sex with a student was back in the news recently. She had asked the criminal court to terminate her probation early. Originally, she was sentenced to 10 years probation and had completed six years of that probation. Florida Statute 948.05 provides that: A criminal court may...
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