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Catherine Ann Drees
Daytona Beach Criminal Defense Attorney.
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I want to suit a police officer what kind of lawyer should I hire?I

Asked by a user in Miami, FL - over 2 years ago.

One more thing to add to the advice of counsel above, is that after a hearing you may be able to place a letter in his personnel file as you do bring up a very good question..what if he had stolen the car and was pulled over before you knew it was stolen? The officer did not preserve the evidence of the actual driver and this is important in the manner in which a police officer does his job. If the officer gets enough of these complaints he will be riding a desk.

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If I got a moving violation while I was parked would they leave a ticket on my windshield?

Asked by a user in Tampa, FL - almost 2 years ago.

You cannot recieve a moving violation while you are parked as the officer must see you and pull you. If a ticket were to come in the mail, the officer would need to make sure the other party was subpoenaed and that is not going to happen short of an accident. How would he id you? How would he be able to get your dl and insurance card? He would have to be an idiot to ticket you under these circumstances.

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I received 2 tickets, and have a court date for later this month. However, I was doing a public search and only 1 show up.

Asked by a user in Boca Raton, FL - almost 2 years ago.

You can call the Clerk but they may call the officer to alert him in regards to this and he/she may find the other ticket and bring it in to them. Otherwise you may slip by. Go to Court on the first ticket and you will have proof that you handled the it. If the second one does show up, go to court and tell the magistrate you already handled the other ticket and they may throw the second one out.

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Can an Illinois DUI, 2001, be expunged?I'm in Florida.

Asked by a user in Gulf Breeze, FL - over 2 years ago.

i also had a Top Secret clearance in the military...I designed weapons...as with most of these types of questions, the employers are looking for...HONESTY...yes, that is right. Most of the people who want to know this want to ensure it was a one time thing...and it is more important to be honest than the actual charge itself..the Florida Bar is the same way. This allows them to see you as a person who would not cover something up if it was a mistake..we all make them..but I know that alone...

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How can I get a violation of a no contact order dropped

Asked by a user in Port Richey, FL - over 3 years ago.

Simply asking a judge ex parte to drop or dismiss an Injunction for Protection Order is wishful thinking. Also, the Judges are telling folks that they do not have the authority to unilaterally change the JUDGE'S ORDER. I emphasis this because it is not your Order..it belongs to the Judge. If the Judge had indeed dismissed the Order you would have received a copy of such in the mail. Do not mess around with Parole violations...very few people are on Parole anymore but it means they can be...

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IM TRYING TO BE A BAIL BONDS MEN IN FLORIDA TWELVE YEARS AGO I got a felony and got pti and adjudication withheld am i ok

Asked by a user in Tampa, FL - over 1 year ago.

The answer is yes..you do not have a conviction. Bail bondsmen are called surety agents in Florida and are regulated by the Dept. of Insurance. You must complete a one year school, a one year internship and then you can recieve your license. Most bond companies are owned by insurnce companies. It would probably behoove you to get the record expunged so you are employable. By the way, there is no such thing as a PTI and a withheld adjudication..it is one or the other. If you completed the...

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I have a valid FL license, but with Interlock restriction. I am being transferred by my employer to Alabama which has no i-lock.

Asked by a user in Clearwater, FL - almost 2 years ago.

There is an interlock corporate headquarters in Pensacola and you can drive there to have the interlock device downloaded once per month. The number for the company, which is licensed by the state of Florida is 800-728-7396. I would definitely call them first and then go down to the DMV and ask for a hearing to request your impending move.

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  1. Ayuban Antonio Tomas
  2. Ashley Stone Benedik
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What is an Fr Suspension?

Asked by a user in Fort Lauderdale, FL - almost 2 years ago.

You have had two instances where Tallahassee was informed you hed no insurance. To lift this suspension you need to show that on the date of the ticket given, you didi indeed have insurance. This may require you to contact the insurance company who covered your auto at the time they specify on the DL record.

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Speeding Ticket in Camden County, GA

Asked by a user in Melbourne, FL - over 2 years ago.

Yes, you must get Georgia representation because many employers are pulling not only criminal historys but also driver's licenses and your stepson would be listed on both. You only get one chance to dispute or negotiate this and it cannot be done pro se.

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An ex-friend got 7 different tickets using my driver license. He even paid the tickets in order to continue. What do I do?

Asked by a user in Miami, FL - over 2 years ago.

Let me begin by saying that I worked these types of crimes in the State Attorney's office and you are in for the ride of your life! First and foremost call the police department in the city in which he received the tickets and ASK TO SPEAK TO A DETECTIVE! The road patrol officer they want you to give the report to has no idea how to work a crime like this. Put your documents in order ,make copies, put in folder and send to the Detective..In the mean time get ahold of your friend and tell...

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