tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79398999849382354212024-03-13T06:26:11.930-07:00Central_Florida_DUI_AttorneyDUI Attorney Kevin J. Pitts areas of practice include DUI defense and criminal law. Mr. Pitts is a former Assistant State Attorney and has handled hundreds of DUI cases in Central Florida.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-15013931241438735322016-03-08T16:02:00.000-08:002016-03-10T01:22:20.624-08:00Volusia County Marijuana Decriminalization<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.6pt;">Volusia County has voted to decriminalize
marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia. This is a good thing but the amendment
is not really legalization. It appears to give law enforcement the discretion
to either arrest, give a notice to appear or charge it as a non-criminal
ticket. The suggested fine is $100 because it was believed by the State Attorney's Office that individuals will be
less likely to fight the charges. Volusia County has a history of having
"payable tickets" on the beach. The problem is those are often
actually misdemeanors. At this point it is unclear how paying a marijuana ticket
would impact federal financial aid. The federal government does not recognize a
withhold of adjudication. If this is a payable ticket like minor in possession
of alcohol any spring breaker that pays a marijuana ticket could find
themselves ineligible for federal financial aid. The concern I have is that not all
payable beach tickets are non-criminal. We see people get a surprise when they
pay a beach ticket on probation or occasionally when applying for a job. Don't
pay a Volusia County Beach ticket without talking to</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach attorney Kevin J. Pitts</a>. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.4667px;">The only information that is posted on municode is listed below.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.4667px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA BY AMENDING CHAPTER 78 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS BY CREATING SECTION 78-3 TO PROHIBIT POSSESSION OF CANNABIS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA IN UNINCORPORATED COUNTY; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20 BEACH CODE, ARTICLE IV CONDUCT, TO CREATE SECTION 20-128 PROHIBITING POSSESSION OF CANNABIS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ON THE ATLANTIC OCEAN BEACH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; BY PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZING INCLUSION IN CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">SECTION I: Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances, County of Volusia is amended to read as follows: Section 78-3. Possession of Cannabis and Drug Paraphernalia. {a) Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess 20 grams or less of cannabis as defined in F.S §893.02(3). or its successor. or drug paraphernalia as defined_.in.F.S .. §893.145, or its successor. (b) Jurisdiction. This section shall be applicable only within the unincorporated areas of the county and_ as provided in Chapter 20 of this code. ( c) Penalty. Violations of this section are punishable as provided in section 1-7. SECTION II: Chapter 20, article IV, section 20-128, of the Code of Ordinances, County of Volusia is amended to read as follows:
Ordinance 2016-06
Page 1 of 2 Section 20-128. Possession of Cannabis and Cannabis Paraphernalia. It shall be unlawful for any_ person_ to _possess 20 grams or less of cannabis as_ defined_ in F .S §893.02(3), or its successor, or drug paraphernalia as defined in F.S. §893.145, or its successor. SECTION III: AUTHORIZING INCLUSION IN CODE - The provisions of this ordinance shall be included and incorporated into the Code of Ordinances of the County of Volusia, a.S additions or amendments thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the code. SECTION IV: SEVERABILITY - Should any word, phrase, sentence, subsection or section be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void, unenforceable, or unconstitutional, then that word, phrase, sentence, subsection or section so held shall be severed from this ordinance and all other words, phrases, sentences, subsections, or sections shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION V: CONFLICTING ORDINANCES - All ordinances, or part thereof, in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">SECTION VI: EFFECTIVE DATE-This Ordinance shall take effect April 1, 2016. ADOPTED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OPEN MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE THOMAS C. KELLY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, 123 WEST INDIANA AVENUE, DELAND, FLORIDA, THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2016. </span><br />
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In this section, the phrase "violation of this Code" means any of the following:</div>
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Doing an act that is prohibited or made or declared unlawful, an offense or a misdemeanor by ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance.</div>
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Failure to perform an act that is required to be performed by ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance.</div>
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Failure to perform an act if the failure is declared a misdemeanor or an offense or unlawful by ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance.</div>
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In this section, the phrase "violation of this Code" does not include the failure of a county officer or county employee to perform an official duty unless the context requires otherwise.</div>
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Except as otherwise provided, a person convicted of a violation of this Code shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00, by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. For violations of this Code that are continuous with respect to time, each day the violation continues is a separate offense in the absence of provisions to the contrary.</div>
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The imposition of a penalty does not prevent revocation or suspension of a license, permit or franchise, the imposition of civil penalties or other administrative actions.</div>
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In any litigation commenced by the county to enforce the provisions or to enjoin a violation of this Code, the county shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees incurred in such litigation. For the purpose of this Code, a reasonable attorney's fee shall not be limited to the actual salary paid to an attorney employed by the county, but shall be computed in the manner otherwise applicable under law.</div>
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(Ord. No. 99-28, § XIII, 11-4-99; Ord. No. 2009-20, § I, 8-20-09)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-35692984290167574122014-06-10T10:19:00.000-07:002014-06-10T10:19:17.685-07:00Can an Attorney Help You Get Your Drivers License Back? By Heiko G. Moenckmeier.<div class="Body" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: 'Malayalam MN'; line-height: 150%;">Yes.
Attorney Heiko Moenckmeier can help you.
Did your license get suspended?
Did you receive a Habitual Traffic Offender suspension notice in the
mail? Did you get a traffic citation for
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for Driving While License Suspended With Knowledge? Contact experienced Florida
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the Attorney Need from me? (Help Me Help You!)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Malayalam MN";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Y</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">our driver</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s
license number and date of birth, and if you have it- a copy of the suspension
notice and any citations you have received.</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Malayalam MN";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">What
the hell just happened?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why is my
license suspended?</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Malayalam MN";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">We all love the Florida Department of
Motor Vehicles don</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">t
we?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That long wait, at a random time in
the week that you picked yourself thinking no one else would be there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You better have your Social Security Card,
Passport, birth certificate, proof of residence, and a talking parrot, and you
best not have forgotten anything! But we suffer through because damn it, we
need our driver</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s
license!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because you damn well need to
drive to go to the store, to get diapers and formula, to take your baby to the
hospital on a high temperature and to get to and from your J-O-B!</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Malayalam MN";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">So you got stopped a few times when
you were low on funds, hadn</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">t
paid your car insurance, and let it lapse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The officer gave you a few tickets- speeding, and driving while license
suspended without knowledge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These go
unpaid, but you didn</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">t
go to jail, so that</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s
great!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you get a few more
tickets...<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then one day, the
Florida<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Department of Motor Vehicles
sends you a Habitual Traffic Offender license suspension notice in the
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</span>Attorney Heiko G. Moenckmeier</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"> (that</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s me) has extensive
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and </span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">getting you your driver</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s license back!</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Malayalam MN";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">WHAT
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<b><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">DO
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<span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Don</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">t pay that
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<span style="font-family: "Malayalam MN"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">You may not know, an attorney can
help you in traffic court by simply getting you withholds of adjudications
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Traffic Offender Statute).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is what
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you can use to do other things besides go to a driver improvement class (which
you can only do five times in your life).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you pay your speeding tickets, failure to yields, and driving while
license suspended without knowledge tickets at the window at the clerk of
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-62057914644082691502014-04-19T15:31:00.000-07:002014-04-19T15:31:32.173-07:00Reckless Driving Yasiel Puig Pontification By Heiko G. Moenckmeier, Esq.<div class="Body">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">So</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">…</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Might as well give you my two cents on the Yasiel Puig
arrest for <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/palm-beach-county-reckless-driving-attorney-west-palm-beach-reckless-driving-lawyer.html">reckless driving</a> for going 110 miles an hour on Alligator Alley,
Collier County</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">…</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">It
was case 2013CT004124A, which was nolle prossed (dropped) pretty darn quick,
making his attorney Hoss Hernandez second only to us</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">…</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";">
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I mean, Yasiel</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s Mercedes is built to travel 160
miles per hour on the Autobahn, and Alligator Alley is Florida</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s Autobahn (except for the irate
troopers). What a peach of a case! No weaving, no cutting people off, no one
else on the road in the trooper</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s dash cam. This
case was made to be dropped, and this trooper</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s judgment on what constitutes reckless driving is <i>waaaay
off</i>. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The only thing the officer can rely
on is his observations, and there</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s no one around Manny</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">s fat S class that he put in danger (you need to endanger
another vehicle to sustain a factual basis for reckless driving.) The officer can</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">t theorize that the speed would at some point put somebody
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Speed Alone cannot be the basis for a
reckless driving conviction <i>Miller v. State </i>636 So.2d 144 (1st DCA
1994). </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The statute is 316.192</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span lang="SV" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: SV; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Reckless
driving.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"> which reads: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">(1)(a)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton
disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">(b)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Fleeing a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle is
reckless driving per se.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">(2)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Except as provided in subsection (3), any person convicted
of reckless driving shall be punished:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">(a)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Upon a first conviction, by imprisonment for a period of
not more than 90 days or by fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500, or by
both such fine and imprisonment.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">(b)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">On a second or subsequent conviction, by imprisonment for
not more than 6 months or by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000,
or by both such fine and imprisonment.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">(3)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Any person:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">(a)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Who is in violation of subsection (1);</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">1.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Damage to the property or person of another commits a
misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. </span><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0775/Sections/0775.082.html"><span class="Hyperlink0"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">775.082</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"> or s. </span><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0775/Sections/0775.083.html"><span class="Hyperlink0"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">775.083</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">2.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Serious bodily injury to another commits a felony of the
third degree, punishable as provided in s. </span><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0775/Sections/0775.082.html"><span class="Hyperlink0"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">775.082</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">, s. </span><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0775/Sections/0775.083.html"><span class="Hyperlink0"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">775.083</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">, or s. </span><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0775/Sections/0775.084.html"><span class="Hyperlink0"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">775.084</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">. The term </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">serious bodily injury</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica;">”</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">means an injury to another person, which consists of a
physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal
disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily
member or organ.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-38666140047841033412014-01-11T15:38:00.000-08:002014-01-11T15:49:25.757-08:00The Difference Between Lake County Reckless Driving And Lake County Careless Driving<h4>
We often have clients that confuse reckless driving and careless driving. The charges sound similar and legally are very similar. The primary difference is a Lake County careless driving is a civil traffic infraction punishable by up to a $500 fine. <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/lake-county-reckless-driving-attorney.html">Lake County reckless driving</a> is a criminal traffic offense punishable by up to a $500 fine, 6 months probation and 90 days in jail. Careless driving is much more common with 2,464 Lake County cases in 2012 compared to 84 Lake County reckless driving cases. Both charges require the endangerment of person or property with the primary difference being that careless driving can be proven by negligence and reckless driving requires that the state prove the actions were willful. A Lake County careless driving case cannot end in an arrest unless some other crime occurs. It is a common cause of police contact for a <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/lake-county-suspended-license-attorney.html">Lake County suspended license</a> arrest and if the driver does not stay to exchange information the careless driving can result in a <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/lake-county-leaving-the-scene-of-an-accident-attorney.html">Lake County leaving the scene of an accident</a> arrest. Careless driving cases have many defenses and a high percentage of these cases are dismissed at traffic hearings. Of the 622 careless driving cases that went to a hearing in Lake County 224 were either dismissed or found not guilty. Another 78 cases resulted in a withhold of adjudication at hearing. Attorney Kevin J. Pitts is a former Florida prosecutor that has extensive experience not only defending traffic cases but also prosecuting them for the State Attorney's office. Criminal traffic cases can have serious consequences in Lake County including jail and probation. Civil traffic infractions can dramatically increase insurance rates and place points on your license that can cause a license suspension. When your license and freedom are on the line you need a defense attorney on your side. If you are accused of a traffic offense in Lake County, Florida contact attorney Kevin J. Pitts to set up a free initial consultation. Attorney Kevin J. Pitts can be reached at 407-883-6853 or 386-451-5112. Mr. Pitts handles all types of traffic violations in Central Florida from speeding tickets to serious felony traffic offenses.</h4>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-30816737695924800542014-01-07T19:57:00.001-08:002014-01-07T20:01:35.990-08:00Osceola County Bus Driver's Careless Driving Case Dismissed<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">According
to an article by Desiree Stennett of the Orlando Sentinel an Osceola
County bus driver was accused of careless driving in Osceola County after an
accident involving his bus and a school bus. The incident occurred on 9/6/2013.
The citation was challenged at an infraction hearing and the case was dismissed
on 12/19/2013. I did not personally handle this case and the information was
obtained from the Osceola County Clerk's website. If you have been accused of
careless driving or reckless driving it is always a good idea to hire an
attorney. Many<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://myduiflorida.com/kissimmee-reckless-driving-attorney.html">Osceola County reckless driving</a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">cases are overcharged by an officer that is offended by
driving. If an accident occurs a careless driving citation is almost a reflex
for the officer on scene. Reckless driving and careless driving cases have
specific elements that must be established for a conviction. If you are accused
of a careless driving case or a reckless driving case in Osceola County contact
attorney Kevin J. Pitts to set up a free consultation at 407-268-3688.</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-39061786989714197222013-12-12T22:14:00.001-08:002013-12-12T22:14:52.370-08:00Seminole County Suspended License Attorney - Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County Criminal Defense Lawyer - Daytona Beach DUI Attorney<a href="http://myduiflorida.com/blog/index.php?id=58917hor#.UqqlcSKTvZ4.blogger">Seminole County Suspended License Attorney - Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County Criminal Defense Lawyer</a> Over 29,000 people charged with driving on a suspended license with knowledge in seven Central Florida counties in 2012.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-44358255417521002112013-11-19T20:15:00.000-08:002013-11-19T20:15:10.757-08:00Signatures For Ballot Referendums At The Courthouse<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">I
was recently walking out of the courthouse in Sanford and was asked to sign a
petition to protect our water. Since I am generally against any type of
regulation I didn't want to sign it. I also noticed that the individual asking
me to sign had a "legalize it" shirt on. As a criminal defense
attorney who handles <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/orlando-marijuana-possession-under-20-grams-attorney.html">Orlando marijuana cases</a>, <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/seminole_county_marijuana_possession_lawyer.html">Seminole County marijuana cases</a>,
<a href="http://myduiflorida.com/daytona_beach_possession_of_marijuana_lawyer.html">Daytona Beach marijuana cases</a> and <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/flagler-county-marijuana-possession-attorney.html">Flagler County marijuana cases</a> I'm not a huge
fan of the current drug laws in the United States and question the war on
drugs. It did not offend me that the guy wanted me to sign a petition for
legalizing marijuana what offended me is that he tried to trick me into signing
a marijuana petition by either mixing multiple ballot referendums or just lying
to me about what I would have been signing. I actually told him no as soon as
he told me he was petitioning to protect my water so I did not get to see what
the document said. This gives me some concern about the ballot referendum
process if people will lie to individuals on the courthouse steps in an attempt
to get enough signatures to get their issue on a ballot. I was talking to an
investigator I work with and he said the same thing happened to him in as he
was leaving the clerk of court in Orlando. The question that I have is if I
looked like a defendant instead of an attorney would they have asked me to sign
a petition for clean water or to legalize marijuana. Does everyone get the same
sales pitch or is it catered to what they believe you will be willing to sign? The
other question is does it matter what they say since the referendum only puts
it on the ballot for a vote. I guess in the end it all comes down to making
sure you carefully read anything you sign. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-62440647971199784882013-11-15T22:13:00.000-08:002013-11-15T22:13:44.163-08:00Orlando Possession Of Under 20 Grams Of Marijuana Attorney<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Many
people believe that we should legalize marijuana but at this point Florida has
some of the harshest penalties for possession of under 20 grams of marijuana in the country.
The maximum punishment for possession under 20 in Orlando is a year in jail, a
year of probation or any combination of the two that does not exceed a year in
duration. The maximum fine is up to $1,000. Some additional less known
penalties are: a 2 year driver's license suspension if adjudicated guilty, loss
of federal financial aid and potential loss of public assistance. The 2 year
driver's license suspension does not require the accused to be operating a
vehicle. The license suspension for a first DUI is only 6 months for a breath
test over .08%. An experienced Orlando possession of marijuana attorney can argue
for a dismissal, diversion, amended charge or at least a withhold of
adjudication to avoid the 2 year driver's license suspension. An attorney can
also waive your appearance from most of the court dates. This avoids missing
work or school and avoids warrants for failure to appear. If you are charged
with <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/orlando-marijuana-possession-under-20-grams-attorney.html">Orlando marijuana possession</a> call attorney Kevin J. Pitts today at
407-883-6853 to set up a free consultation. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-81616006738904887222013-10-31T10:22:00.001-07:002013-10-31T10:22:26.448-07:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/11167339/?claim=jnwbmsvdm8u">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-22822980226416612022013-08-16T21:23:00.000-07:002014-01-04T00:47:26.575-08:00Daytona Beach Reckless Driving DefenseIf you have been arrested for reckless driving or were issued a criminal citation you have defenses. Reckless driving can be a serious misdemeanor offense that can carry heavy sanctions and have a dramatic impact on insurance rates. A <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/florida_reckless_driving_attorney_.html">Daytona Beach reckless driving</a> case can also have numerous defenses. One thing to remember in a reckless driving case is that speed alone is not sufficient to establish reckless driving. The state must show that the driving endangered the person or property of another. The state must also show that the driving that endangered the person or property was willful. The willful part of the statute can be difficult for a prosecutor to establish in many reckless driving cases. When defending a reckless driving case the goal s to always get the case dismissed but if that is not possible careless driving is a good negotiating tool. The statutes are nearly identical with the only difference being that careless driving only requires the state to show negligence. If the case is amended to careless driving we see a reduction in fines, prevent our clients from having a criminal record, avoid jail or probation and avoid the additional 4 hour BDI course that is now required for a reckless driving cases. If you have been accused of reckless driving in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Flagler County or Seminole County call the attorney Kevin J. Pitts today at 386-451-5112. Offices in Daytona Beach and Sanford.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-33015456939502676962013-04-06T09:33:00.000-07:002014-01-04T00:48:08.605-08:00Sanford And Seminole County Bail Bond Website With Useful Information<br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">The
part of the criminal justice process that I was the least familiar with was the
bail bond process. I decided to do a little research to get more information about the process in Seminole County. I came across a </span><a href="http://bailbondsmanseminolecounty.com/"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Seminole
County Bail Bondsman</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">website with useful information about the bail
bond process in Sanford and the surrounding area. Meeting with a bail bondsman
is the often the first step in the long process when someone is accused of a
crime. My understanding of the bail bonds process was that you pay 10% and you
get out. This is basically true but I have learned that payment plans are also
available with some bondsman. Collateral is not always required but if the
individual is a flight risk collateral might be required to help protect the
bondsman. These fine details are what makes the difference when selecting a
bondsman. </span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Defending against a criminal charge can be expensive. Using a
bondsman can reduce the amount of money that you have to tie up on the front
end of the case. Posting a cash bond and diligently defending a series charge
can be expensive. A bondsman reduces the cost of getting out of jail by 90%. On
a Seminole County burglary of a dwelling case that saves you $4410 on the cost
of getting out of jail. The above mentioned site also provides a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><a href="http://bailbondsmanseminolecounty.com/sanford-bond-schedule.html"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">bond schedule for Seminole County cases</span></a><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">. If someone you know has been arrested contact a
bondsman to get them out of jail as soon as possible. Once they are out of jail
or if the bond is unreasonably high contact our<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://myduiflorida.com/"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Seminole
County criminal defense attorney</span></a><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">. We offer a free
consultation on all criminal defense cases. Call 407-268-3688 to set up a consultation.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-10478312291887707282013-03-08T01:01:00.001-08:002014-01-04T00:50:36.166-08:00Should You Take A Central Florida DUI Breath Test<br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">When a driver is accused of
driving under the influence, a breath test is almost always requested. Consent
to a breath test is implied but it is not mandatory in Florida. If a driver
elects not to take a breath test they will face additional exposure to license
suspension and in some cases additional criminal charges.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">With all of the factors to
consider is it better to blow or refuse? This is not a question that can be
easily answered and the reality is that it depends on several factors. One
factor is obviously the amount of alcohol the driver consumed but another
consideration is what the driver is trying to avoid. For some drivers the
actual DUI conviction is more damaging and for other drivers the inability to
drive may be more damaging. It may be surprising to learn that the suspended
license and DUI conviction do not necessarily go hand in hand. In <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beacha DUI</a> conviction does result in a driver’s license suspension but if the driver
takes proper steps they will be able to drive to and from work, church, doctor
visits and to maintain their livelihood just hours after a conviction. On the
other hand, if the DUI case is dismissed, the driver could still lose their
license as a result of an administrative driver’s license suspension on a first
DUI for 6 months with no driving for 30 days for a breath test above .08% or a
year with no driving for the first 90 days for a refusal. The reason for this
is the fact that when a driver is accused of a DUI in Florida they actually
face two separate cases. They face the criminal DUI case and they face an
administrative case only dealing with the privilege to drive.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The advantages of submitting to a
breath test include a shorter administrative driver’s license suspension
exposure. The administrative suspension for a breath test is 6 months with no
driving for the first 30 days. The legality of the stop, detention and arrest
can still be challenged. If the defense is able to successfully challenge the
elements of the case prior to the breath test the results may not be
admissible. The accuracy of the machine can be challenged. The Intoxilyzer 8000
has a .02% tolerance which means a .08% sample could actually be .06% to .10%.
In Florida often the breath test is an hour or two after the initial encounter.
Retrograde extrapolation can be used to show that the breath alcohol (BrAC)
content was actually much lower when the driver was driving. One of the
disadvantages of submitting to a breath test is that if you have a high BrAC
and proper procedures are followed it will be very difficult to get a reduction
or acquittal. Another disadvantage is on a first DUI with a BrAC over .15% the
driver faces an additional $500 fine and will be required to have a interlock
device on their vehicle. Many prosecutors will stipulate to a BrAC below .15%
in first DUI cases. The biggest advantage of the breath test is that a driver
will be able to drive after 30 days regardless of how high the BrAC is.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">An advantage of a <a href="http://duidaytonabeachattorney.com/">Daytona Beach DUI</a> refusal is the
prosecutor cannot attach a numerical result to the alleged impairment. A
refusal with poor performance on field sobriety exercises does not help the
case. In Florida field sobriety exercises are not mandatory. If a driver
decides they are going to refuse a breath test they should also refuse to
perform field sobriety exercises. If the officer has a history of arresting
drivers under the legal limit this can be used effectively on cross examination
on DUI refusal cases. The disadvantage of a refusal is that a driver will face
a 12 month administrative license suspension with no driving for the first 90
days. Refusals also generally do not get you sympathy with the prosecutor and
can also be frowned upon by a jury. A second refusal is a first degree
misdemeanor in Florida.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Drinking and driving is serious
and the consequences are severe. It is always cheaper to call a cab than to
fight a DUI. The decision to submit to a breath test or refuse is unique to the
individual involved and the facts of the case. For more information on DUI
cases contact <a href="http://daytonabeachcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/">Daytona Beach criminal defense</a> attorney Kevin J. Pitts.<o:p></o:p></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-74373006617913358852013-02-28T10:02:00.001-08:002013-02-28T10:02:02.974-08:00Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County Criminal Defense Lawyer - Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County Criminal Defense LawyerArticle about Daytona Beach Bike Week from a Daytona Beach defense attorney's perspective.<br />
<a href="http://myduiflorida.com/blog/index.php#.US-bSdQPgAc.blogger">Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County Criminal Defense Lawyer - Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County Criminal Defense Lawyer</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-87459910097134171792011-11-13T17:12:00.001-08:002011-11-13T17:30:07.170-08:00Florida DUI Daytona Beach DUI Lawyer Phase 4 Breath Test or RefuseAs a <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI lawyer</a> and former DUI Assistant State Attorney in Daytona Beach Kevin J. Pitts has handled hundreds of DUI cases. The fourth phase of a Florida DUI case is the chemical test of your breath blood and or urine. When arrested decisions will have to be made on the breath test and/or urine test (you can be requested to do both breath and urine). Blood tests are most common in felony DUI cases. In a DUI with serious bodily injury or fatality a blood test is mandatory and can be taken by force. The decision to refuse or submit to a test is very important. Many individuals believe that if they have had a few drinks they should automatically refuse. The problem is that a refusal carries substantial consequences.<br />
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The first question that needs to be asked is are you more concerned about a DUI conviction or not being able to drive. No matter how high you blow you will be able to drive in a restricted capacity after 30 days without driving if the proper steps are taken. A first refusal would have a 90 day hard suspension without any hardship license.
When should you submit to a breath test? If you primary concern is the restriction on your ability to drive. If your breath alcohol content is likely to be near or under the legal limit. If you are slightly over .08% the intoxilyzer has a 3 point or 3% inaccuracy disclosed by the manufacturer in paperwork. This is on controlled lab tests and is likely minimized for marketing. The breath test machine also uses a .02 tolerance to verify the results. Two tests are taken for verification. If you blow a .08% any result between .06% and .10% would be valid for the second test. If your breath alcohol content is near .08% these built in inaccuracies help you. A separate method to attack the results if they are around .08% is retrograde extrapolation. Retrograde extrapolation is the mathematical process by which the accused’s blood alcohol concentration at the time of driving is estimated by projecting backwards from your test result. You are not DUI for sitting in the police station over .08%. The blood alcohol content could increase or decrease between .015% and .02% per hour. If it could be higher or lower.That .02 could be your reasonable doubt and gives you a fighting chance of beating the case.<br />
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Some counties in Central Florida will reduce cases with lower breath alcohol content and some counties in Central Florida will divert the case allowing you to have an opportunity to have your DUI case dropped. Refusals sometimes receive reductions and diversions but it is generally a policy of prosecutors to fight harder when the accused refuses.
When should you refuse a breath test? If it is clear that your breath alcohol content will far exceed the legal limit but only if punishment and convictions are your primary concern. You could still receive the administrative suspension regardless of the outcome of your criminal case. The administrative suspension on a first DUI refusal is 12 months with no driving for the first 90 days. A first DUI breath test suspension is 6 month with the first 30 days without driving. If your result is over .15% you will face an increased fine and interlock on your car but you will still be able to receive a hardship 30 days after your license is suspended. A DUI conviction can end some careers. If that is the case a double refusal might be the best option. No field sobriety exercises and no breath test. If you are a commercial driver refusing can cause additional issues by being calculated as a strike against you. If later convicted of DUI the two strikes could permanently suspend your CDL. You can always request a blood test and the officer has to reasonably accommodate you (give you a phone book and phone) or the case could be thrown out. It also lays the groundwork for refusing because of distrust of the machine not fear of guilt. Information provided by <a href="http://duidaytonabeachattorney.com/">Daytona Beach DUI attorney</a> Kevin J. Pitts.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-54583326639367580472011-11-13T10:30:00.001-08:002011-11-13T10:51:00.342-08:00Florida DUI Daytona Beach DUI Lawyer Phase 3 DUI ArrestAs a <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI lawyer</a> and former Daytona Beach Assistant State Attorney Kevin Pitts has handled hundreds of Volusia County DUI cases. A DUI case has four major phases and many smaller issues that can occur during the phases. The arrest for DUI is the third phase of a DUI case. If the officer does not have sufficient evidence to arrest you the breath test or refusal is going to be admitted into evidence. The case will be thrown out because the officer did not have enough evidence to arrest you and cannot accumulate additional evidence after the fact or after the unlawful arrest. If the officer does not have probable cause the state could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The DUI arrest is based on the optional field sobriety exercises and other observations by the officer during initial contact. Your driving pattern will also be considered in the decision to arrest. If the cop thinks they have enough you cannot do much at this point. Arrest is much different than conviction. An arrest will likely cause a few hours of discomfort and a conviction will be a thorn in the side for months. All police policies and procedures that I'm aware of require arrest if the officer has probable cause that you are impaired while driving. Do not beg for forgiveness and promise that you will never drink and drive again. What you say is documented and might be recorded by hidden cameras in the police car. They do not have to tell you they are recording because you legally do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy on the side of the road or in the back of a police car. They do not have to read you Miranda rights and the statements in the back of the police car are usually considered spontaneous and are admissible in court. Miranda rights are only necessary for interrogation during custodial arrest. Basic booking information is not interrogation and roadside questioning is not custodial. Most experienced police officers will not interrogate you in the back of the car without mirandizing you. They are more than happy to let you talk, apologize and beg for forgiveness. The thought is only guilty people apologize and ask for forgiveness. The statements come in as an admission by a party opponent hearsay exception even if you do not take the stand. Be polite but firm with the officer. You do not want to look rude because the recording will likely be played for the jury. I you look like a jerk the jury will not feel bad about convicting you. If you are polite it might be a little bit harder for the jury to hang you. The only thing you are required to do pre-arrest is provide your license, insurance and registration. The police officer is not your friend. If he/she is asking you questions they are not there to help you. If they believe you are impaired they will not cut you a break. Use your manners but do not volunteer any information that is not required. The arrest is only the beginning of the actual case. You will have an opportunity to defend yourself with pre-trial motions and in front of a jury. The back seat of a police car is not the place to try your case. Your audience’s job is to arrests people and they will usually error on the side of arrest. The fourth and final DUI DUI phase will be published when complete. Information provided by <a href="http://duidaytonabeachattorney.com/">Daytona Beach DUI attorney</a> Kevin J. Pitts.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-55592543247432190852011-11-13T09:57:00.001-08:002011-11-13T10:28:03.293-08:00Florida DUI Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Phase 2 DetentionAs a <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI lawyer</a> and former Volusia County DUI prosecutor Kevin Pitts has handled hundreds of Central Florida DUIs. I previously posted about the stop the detention is the second phase. The police need three indicators of impairment to request field sobriety exercises based upon the Origi v. State. standard. Indicators that frequently appear in police reports are odor of alcohol, blood shot eyes, glassy/glossy eyes, fumbling or fidgeting with paperwork, thick tongued and slurred speech. Driving can be considered an additional indicator in some cases. Police almost always say they smell alcohol and odor is difficult to rebut because it is not preserved.<br />
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Make sure your documents are organized. You might want to get your license, registration and insurance card in a separate wallet and place it in a readily accessible area while driving. The officers will time you, watch if you pass over a document and if you give them an expired version that also considered an indicator of impairment. If you are unorganized you could easily be 1/3 of the way to being asked to perform field sobriety exercises. Organize your documents, talk as little as possible and refuse the voluntary field sobriety exercises. Why should you refuse the voluntary field sobriety exercises? The standard exercises are the walk and turn, one leg stand and horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN). The finger to nose is often added. The HGN is rarely admissible because the officer has to be a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). Some case law says that training plus hundreds or thousands of DUI investigations might be enough to testify about the HGN.<br />
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The three exercises are designed to observe indicators of impairment. You can show 2 indicators on each exercise before the cop can consider the performance of the exercise sufficient to arrest you. That sounds easy but when you hear what an indicator is you will understand why the optional exercises should not be performed. This is especially true on cases without video. On the finger to nose if you touch your nose with the pad of your finger you have demonstrated an indicator of impairment. If you do not immediately return your hand to your side after touching your nose it is considered another indicator of impairment. That would be a failure and you would be 1/3 of the way to being arrested. On the walk and turn if you start before the officer is completely done and raise your hands more than six inches for balance you fail. On the one leg stand if you sway and put your foot down or raise your hands over six inches for balance you have failed all three exercises. Making it through without stumbling is not enough to avoid arrest. You must follow every tiny detail to prevent arrest. The third phase will be soon. Information provided by <a href="http://duidaytonabeachattorney.com/">Daytona Beach DUI attorney</a> Kevin Pitts.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-67742949209648025722011-11-12T13:15:00.001-08:002011-11-13T10:29:02.642-08:00Florida DUI Phases 1 Daytona Beach DUI AttorneyA Florida DUI case has four major phases. The first phase is the traffic stop. In Florida DUI cases traffic stops are a heavily litigated area. Suppressing the traffic stop is like cutting the head off of the DUI case. It will immediately die if the stop is suppressed. If the breath test or refusal is suppressed the case will be wounded but can still survive. Preventable stops like window tint, modified exhaust, speeding, tag lights, expired tags and head lights are often difficult to suppress. Driving pattern, weaving, failure to maintain a single lane, improper u-turn and careless driving can be challenged in many cases if certain requirements are not met. Florida DUI crash cases can be difficult for the state as a result of the accident report privilege. The accident report privilege does not exist in leaving the scene cases. A Florida DUI property damage case is enhanced in Florida and has additional penalties. The stop is commonly challenged but not all stops are appropriate for a motion to suppress. If a motion to suppress is not appropriate for the stop many other areas can be challenged. The information was provided by <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI attorney</a> Kevin J. Pitts. Kevin J. Pitts has handled hundreds of DUI cases as a Daytona Beach prosecutor and <a href="http://duidaytonabeachattorney.com/">Daytona Beach DUI lawyer</a>. The second phase of a DUI case is the detention and field sobriety exercises. The second DUI phase will be posted in the near future.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-28669298676617957182011-09-15T18:56:00.000-07:002011-09-15T18:56:21.707-07:00What Is Reasonable Suspicion In Florida?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If you have been pulled over for a traffic stop detained by police or asked to perform field sobriety exercises you might be curios what the legal standard is for the police action. The standard to pull someone over for a traffic stop, to detain an individual or to request field sobriety exercises is reasonable suspicion. A police officer's bare suspicion of criminal activity is insufficient to justify an investigatory, or Terry, stop. State v. Walker, App. 2 Dist., 991 So.2d 928 (2008), rehearing denied. A mere hunch that criminal activity may be occurring is insufficient to constitute reasonable suspicion to justify stopping an individual. Berry v. State, App. 1 Dist., 973 So.2d 1255 (2008). Mere suspicion is not enough to support a stop. Newkirk v. State, App. 2 Dist., 964 So.2d 861 (2007). A police officer's founded suspicion for a valid investigatory stop cannot be based upon a mere hunch or guess. Williams v. State, App. 5 Dist., 910 So.2d 368 (2005). For more information go to <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI lawyer Seminole County DUI attorney</a> Kevin J. Pitts.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-62022889065547853362011-09-15T18:47:00.000-07:002011-09-15T18:47:12.617-07:00New Florida Reckless Driving Law Daytona Beach Seminole County<br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A recent utilization of a 2009 Florida Statute by DHSMV
is resulting in individuals who plea to reckless driving in Florida to be required after the resolution of the case to complete a four hour driving
class. The class
usually runs around $30 and can be completed online. It is not the type of thing that would force clients to trial but was not enforced for over a year and caught many
clients, defense attorneys and prosecutors by surprise. Language about
potentially suspending the privilege to drive caused concern. The
statute was enacted in October of 2009. A few months ago clients
started getting letters from DHSMV to complete the class or their license would
be suspended. The surprising part of the additional class is that all parties
agreed to a resolution of the case. The additional class was not part of the
resolution. It is what is known as a collateral consequence. This recently was
observed in Daytona Beach reckless driving cases that are DUI reductions. The reductions are commonly referred to as a wet reckless. It is
also a requirement for dry reckless cases. It is a Florida statute and will
likely apply to Seminole County reckless driving cases, Orlando reckless driving cases, Volusia County reckless
driving cases and all other Florida reckless driving cases. DHSMV is the cause
of many of the collateral consequences of entering a plea such as being
designated as a habitual traffic offender (HTO), DUI suspensions (if you plea to a
first offense DUI and DHSMV finds out it is a second within 5 years your
license will be suspended for 5 years not the 6 months or a year that was
discussed in court), point suspensions and most recently an additional class
requirement for reckless driving, racing on a highway, not stopping for a school bus, not
stopping at a steady red indicator and failure to observe a traffic control
device.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The class requirement comes from Florida Statute 322.0261(4). "The
department shall identify any operator convicted of, or who pleaded nolo
contendere to, a violation of s. 316.074(1), s. 316.075(1)(c)1., s. 316.172, s.
316.191, or s. 316.192 and shall require that operator, in addition to other
applicable penalties, to attend a department-approved driver improvement course
in order to maintain driving privileges. If the operator fails to complete the
course within 90 days after receiving notice from the department, the
operator's driver license shall be canceled by the department until the course
is successfully completed." It appears to apply to violation of a traffic
control device, steady red indicators, stopping for a school bus, racing on the
highway and reckless driving. While a four hour basic driver improvement class
that can be completed online is not an extreme measure it was not previously
contemplated in many cases that were resolved. If you are charged with reckless
driving and plan on entering a plea be prepared for the additional class
requirement. If you have been arrested for a Daytona Beach reckless driving or
Seminole County reckless driving contact <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI lawyer Seminole County reckless driving attorney</a> Kevin J. Pitts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-19513024342398099422011-03-28T14:20:00.000-07:002011-03-28T14:20:13.255-07:00Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County DUI Attorney Kevin J. Pitts<a href="http://myduiflorida.com/blog/index.php?sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4d90fb85b8db657e%2C0">Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County DUI Attorney Kevin J. Pitts</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-44880368163111976912011-03-25T22:14:00.000-07:002011-03-25T22:16:08.931-07:00Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County DUI Attorney Kevin J. PittsA DUI stop for driving on the shoulder might not be legal in Florida. <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/blog/index.php?category=0&sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4d8d761b5385be4f%2C0">Daytona Beach DUI Attorney Seminole County DUI Attorney Kevin J. Pitts</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-52447577296169203702011-03-21T21:13:00.000-07:002011-03-21T21:13:04.518-07:00Florida DUI Stop For Driving Without Headlights On<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">If you are stopped for forgetting to turn on your headlights you might be able to suppress the stop. Each stop is fact specific so it is possible that some stops based on headlights might be valid while others could be suppressed. An old case from 1992 indicates that interfering with traffic or pedestrians might be a prerequisite to a valid headlight stop. In the case I am referring to the court decided that n</span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">o evidence was presented to indicate the presence of other traffic on the roadway or the existence of endangerment to pedestrians or property resulting from the defendant's brief travels without her headlights on. She pulled onto a highway in front of a business and travelled just more than ½ a short city block, apparently without interfering with any other vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and turned on her headlights as she began to turn onto another street. Considering the nature of the deputy's inquiry of the driver and the circumstances and length of the detention and his acknowledgment that the point of origin of the vehicle was in an area known for high-drug activity, it is evident the State failed to demonstrate that the deputy was acting as a reasonable officer in stopping the defendant's vehicle, absent an invalid <b><span style="color: #252525;"><span style="display: none;"><input type="hidden" value="S341cf9b60e3511d9821e9512eb7d7b26" /></span></span></b>purpose, and, therefore, that this stop was not pretextual. <u>State v. Lagree</u>, 595 So. 2d 1029 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992). If you are stopped for not having your headlights on contact </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI attorney</a></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> Kevin J. Pitts.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> In the case referred to the defendant turned her headlights on. That is relevant because it would alleviate any concern the officer would have about invalid equipment. Once the officer observed the headlights on he could not justify the stop based on invalid equipment or acting as a good Samaritan. The case is old but has not received any negative treatment from other courts. The court later stated that they agree with the trial court's conclusion that pulling out of a parking lot and driving one-half of a small city block before putting headlights on is not such a circumstance that it can be assumed, without proof, that a reasonable officer would make the stop, when there was no proof that the area was not well-lit, and no proof that the brief period of driving without lights on caused any danger. <u>State v. Lagree</u>, 595 So. 2d 1029 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992). It appears that the ruling might have come out differently if the defendant wouldn’t have turned her lights on. Case law and facts determine the validity of a DUI stop. If you are stopped for a DUI in Volusia County contact </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://myduiflorida.com/daytona_beach_dui_lawyer_volusia_county_dui.html/">Daytona Beach DUI lawyer</a> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Kevin J. Pitts. Mr. Pitts is also a </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://myduiflorida.com/seminole_county_dui_lawyer.html/">Seminole County DUI lawyer</a> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">with an office in Sanford.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-36285031783025345082011-03-06T19:35:00.000-08:002011-03-06T19:35:43.985-08:00Florida Implied Consent<div class="MsoNormal"><b><u>The Florida Implied Consent can vary but it should be very similar to this.</u></b> "If you fail to submit to the test I have requested of you, your privilege to operate a motor vehicle will be suspended for a period of one (1) year for a first refusal, or eighteen (18) months if your privilege has been previously suspended as a result of a refusal to submit to a lawful test of your breath, urine, or blood. Additionally, if you refuse to submit to the test I have requested of you and if your driving privilege has been previously suspended for a prior refusal to submit to a lawful test of your breath, urine, or blood, you will be committing a misdemeanor [per Florida Statute 319.1939]. Refusal to submit to the test I have requested is admissible into evidence in any criminal proceeding. If you still refuse to submit to this test, knowing that your driving privilege will be suspended for a period of at least one (1) year and that you may be charged criminally for any subsequent refusals?"<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u>The purpose of implied consent is to insure that the accused is aware of the consequences of refusal.</u></b> Consent is implied because it is a pre requisite to getting a Florida driver’s license. In a perfect world the officer will advise the accused which test they are requesting. You can bet if you take the breath test and blow .000 they will change their mind and ask for urine. The only other option would be for the officer to admit they made a mistake. Once they make the determination that you are impaired they will not release you even if your results for the breath test are below .08%. What typically happens is if you are below the legal limit they will request urine. It takes 60-90 days to get the urine results so the truth will likely come out months later. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u>The timing of implied consent is incident lawful arrest</u></b>. For the refusal to be admissible the State must show that the arrest was lawful. Statute permitting a police officer to suspend a motorist's driver's license for refusal to submit to a lawful breath test did not allow suspension to be predicated on refusal to take a breath test following an unlawful arrest, even though statute was amended to omit mention of a motorist's arrest or its lawfulness; obligation to take the breath test arose from Implied Consent Law, which required a lawful arrest. Dep't of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Pelham, 979 So. 2d 304 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008) review denied, 984 So. 2d 519 (Fla. 2008).<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Breath Blood or Urine.</u></b> Currently the appellate courts are split on the issue of requesting blood, breath or/and urine. Some of the recent case law has come out in favor of the state but the law might vary depending on the jurisdiction you reside in. A Florida Driver's license could not be suspended under implied consent law after driver refused to submit to breath test to determine blood alcohol content, where law enforcement officer gave driver implied consent warnings that erroneously informed driver that her driving privileges would be suspended if she refused to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test, when statute only authorized a breath test. State, Dept. of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Clark, 974 So. 2d 416 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007). The position is acknowledged as dicta in a footnote by the 3rd DCA in Boesch but was not ruled upon. “As Boesch's counsel certainly seems to have known, the separate implied consent statute applicable to blood tests, subsection 316.1933(1), Florida Statutes (2006), did not warrant a blood test in this case. Although we have not ruled (and do not here) on this point, at least one district court of appeal has held that the erroneous inclusion of the blood test implied consent warning may invalidate the breath test warning, preventing suspension of the defendant's license.” State, Dept. of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Boesch, 979 So. 2d 1024, 1027 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008), reh'g denied (Apr. 18, 2008). Other appellate courts have taken a different opinion focusing on the and/or meaning. Request that drivers who were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) submit to a test of their “breath, blood, or urine” did not mislead drivers into thinking that they were required to submit to the more invasive blood or urine tests and, thus, did not preclude suspension of drivers' licenses to drive, pursuant to the implied consent law, based on their refusal to take any of the tests, even though implied consent law required only that drivers submit to a breath test; use of word “or” suggested that drivers had a choice as to the test to which they wished to submit. Dep't of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Nader, 4 So. 3d 705 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009) review granted, 36 So. 3d 84 (Fla. 2009). Implied consent warning that asked motorist to submit to a “breath, urine, or blood” test was not improper, and thus motorist's refusal to submit to a breath alcohol test in a driving under the influence (DUI) investigation warranted suspension of her driver's license, even if the circumstances justified only a breath test. Stevenson v. Dep't of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, 17 So. 3d 1260 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Incorrect Implied Consent.</u></b> The officer is not required to strictly comply with the reading of implied consent. Evidence that a suspect refused investigative testing is relevant because it tends to prove a consciousness of guilt, provided that the suspect first was informed that adverse consequences would flow from his or her refusal. Menna v. State, 846 So.2d 502, 505 (Fla.2003). Here, because Appellant was advised of at least one adverse consequence that would result from her refusal, her decision to refuse was relevant and the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting the evidence. Grzelka v. State, 881 So. 2d 633, 634-35 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004). Menna stands for the proposition that evidence can't be used against you if the request is believed to be optional without negative consequences. The trial court concluded that Menna was not told of any adverse consequences associated with refusing to take the test. Moreover, according to the officer, she was asked to submit to the test in a manner that made it seem optional. Thus, there were viable alternative explanations as to why she refused to take the test, including her desire to seek “safe harbor” or choosing to take the safest possible path totally devoid of negative consequences. Menna v. State, 846 So. 2d 502, 508 (Fla. 2003). Menna deals with a gunshot residue test but the logic is relevant to a breath test refusal without knowledge of the consequences. If you are arrested for a DUI contact <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI attorney</a> Kevin J. Pitts. <o:p></o:p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-49642772708780667092011-02-24T00:06:00.000-08:002011-02-24T00:06:57.434-08:00Seminole County Breath Test Machine Issue (Intoxilyzer 8000)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Seminole County has 4 Intoxilyzer 8000's and this article will discuss serial numbers 80-001271 and 80-001272. The other 2 machines have a similar pattern but I have not had time to compile the data. Each month both machines are tested with the same three control solution lot numbers. Three tests are performed sometimes just minutes apart by the same breath test inspector. The machines test a .05 G/210L control solution a .08 G/210L control solution and a .20 G/210L control solution during the monthly inspection. I have reviewed the monthly inspections from January through September and compiled the data. The .05 G/210L shows an average variation of 6.6% between the two machines on the same .05 G/210L control solution lot # 200903B. The inaccuracy was most pronounced on 3/30/2010 when a 10% difference was observed and again on 6/30/2010 when a 10% difference was observed on 2 tests. The .08 G/210L shows an average variation of 6.12% between the two machines on the same .08 G/210L control solution lot # 200908B. A maximum variation was observed on the 6/30/2010 test when an 8.75% difference occurred twice on the .08 solution. The .20 G/210L shows an average variation of 7% between the two machines on the same .20 G/210L control solution lot # 200908C. A maximum variation was observed on the 9/29/2010 test when a 9% difference occurred on the .20 solution. This is disturbing considering that according to FDLE both machines are compliant. What is even more disturbing is that 80-001272 always reads lower then 80-1271 and has only been used once since October of 2009. It would appear that Seminole County prefers to use their +1 machine. I refer to it as the +1 because it appears to add a drink to your BAC free of charge (except for the DUI). The discrepancies have continued at least into November. What drives this issue home is that during the Sarasota source code litigation a document was released from CMI stating that the machine would be accurate within +/- .003 or 3% whichever is greater. With as much as a 10% difference in control tests the machines are not performing within the specifications set out by CMI. It appears that Seminole County has found a way to resolve this issue. It is pretty clever. They either stopped testing 80-001272 or stopped recording it in the public records. The last recorded test for 80-001272 is 11/1/10 @ 21:56. Intoxilyzer 80-001271 has been tested for accuracy 4 times since 11/1/10. It appears that Seminole County finally found out about the problem and eliminated it by either getting rid of or no longer testing the machine that reads lower. If you are arrested for a DUI contact <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Seminole County DUI attorney</a> Kevin J. Pitts. If you are arrested for a Volusia County DUI go to <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI attorney</a>. The Law Offices of Kevin J. Pitts has offices in Sanford and Daytona Beach.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939899984938235421.post-72666267862898273212011-02-22T23:01:00.000-08:002011-02-22T23:01:20.337-08:00Enhanced Florida DUI Penalties ( BAC >.15% Or Child In The Car).<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-outline-level: 2;"><b><span style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Florida First DUI BAC Greater Than .15% or Minor In The Vehicle<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Fine</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: between $1000 and $2000<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Driver’s License Revocation</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">:180 days up to 1 year<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Business Purpose Only</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: Must complete A DUI school and apply to department for hearing for possible hardship reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for up to six months for BAL of .15<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">DUI School For License Requirements</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: Must <u>complete</u> DUI school before hardship reinstatement. Customers who wait out revocation period before reinstatement need only show proof of <u>enrollment</u> or completion to become re-licensed. If customer enrolls and is reinstated after revocation period expires,<u>failure to complete</u> the DUI school within 90 days after reinstatement will result in license cancellation; the driver cannot then be re-licensed until DUI school is completed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Community Service</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: Mandatory 50 hours of community service or additional fine of $10 for each hour of community service required<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Probation</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: First conviction, total period of probation and incarceration may not exceed 1 year<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Jail</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: Not more than 9 months<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Conditions for Release From Jail</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: The person is no longer under the influence and; the person's normal faculties are no longer impaired, the person's blood/breath alcohol level is lower than 0.05; or eight hours have elapsed from the time the person was arrested.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Impound or Immobilization</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: 10 days that must not occur during incarceration<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Refusal of Blood/Breath or Urine</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: Refusal: Refusal to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test is admissible as evidence in DUI criminal proceedings. Second or subsequent refusal (even if the prior DUI is dropped or reduced) is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Driver License Suspension Periods: First refusal, suspended for 1 year. Second or subsequent refusals, suspended for 18 months.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Administrative Suspension</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: First Suspension for Driving With an Unlawful Alcohol Level (.08 or above): 6 months. First Suspension for Refusal to Submit to Breath, Urine or Blood Test: 1 year. The suspension is effective immediately The officer will issue the driver a temporary permit <u>valid for 10 days</u> from the date of arrest, provided the driver is otherwise eligible. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Review Hearings For Administrative Suspensions</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may upon the request of the driver to conduct formal and informal reviews for the purpose of sustaining, amending or invalidating administrative suspensions and disqualifications. The decisions of the department shall not be considered in any trial for a violation of s. 316.193, F.S., nor shall any written statement submitted by a person in his request for review be admissible into evidence against him in any such trial. The disposition of any related criminal proceedings shall not affect a suspension/disqualification.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #333333;">Administrative Suspension Business or Employment Reinstatement</span></u></b><span style="color: #333333;">: Must show proof of enrollment in DUI school and apply for an administrative hearing for possible hardship reinstatement. For unlawful alcohol level must serve <b><u>30</u></b> days with</span><span style="color: #333333;">out driver license o</span><span style="color: #333333;">r permit prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement. For first refusal must serve <b><u>90</u></b> days without driver license or permit prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement. No hardship reinstatement for two or more refusals.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><u><span style="color: #333333;">Adjudication and Sentencing</span></u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333;"><b>: </b>Judges are prohibited fr</span><span style="color: #333333;">om deviating from the administrative suspension/revocation periods mandated by statute. The courts are prohibited from withholding adjudication in DUI cases; or from reducing a DUI charge if the defendant's blood alcohol was .15 or greater<b>. </b></span></span>If you are arrested for a DUI in Volusia County go to <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Daytona Beach DUI attorney, Daytona Beach criminal defense attorney</a>. If you are arrested for a DUI in Seminole County go to <a href="http://myduiflorida.com/">Seminole County DUI attorney, Seminole County criminal defense attorney</a>. Offices at 209 West First Street, Sanford, FL 32771 and 747 South Ridgewood Ave., #105 Daytona Beach, FL 32114.<o:p></o:p> For free DUI information and sample forms go to <a href="http://freeduilawyer.com/">Free DUI information and sample forms</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02330920397242045977noreply@blogger.com