Today's Ledger has another article regarding the problems with Lakeland Police department and their DUI unit that I discovered. This deals with the problem with Lakeland's DUI police reports. The article dealt with LPD's "internal investigation" regarding the policies and practices of its DUI unit and officers in general. You can read the article here:...
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Polk County Sheriff deputy arrests man for DUI for riding a bicycle with only a 0.04 BREATH TEST LEVEL!!!
This week, a Mulberry man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence for allegedly riding his bike down the street while impaired. Can a person get a DUI while riding a bike in Florida? Yes! In Florida, a person is guilty of DUI if they are driving a “vehicle” while impaired. Notice that “motor vehicle”...
Read MorePolice Department investigates its own DUI unit. What's wrong with this "investigation"?
After the prosecutor dropped the DUI arrest of a lawyer involved in the Bubba and MJ lawsuit, there has been increased scrutiny on the Tampa Police Department's DUI unit. The charges were dropped because the prosecutor determined that the lawyer had been set up for the DUI arrest. It was as if he was framed...
Read MoreInvestigation into LPD continues
The Lakeland Police Department was in the news again tonight. Fox New Tampa Bay did a story on the investigation of LPD. The focus this time was on LPD's internal affairs division. An officer was reassigned from that division. This again delat with the DUI case I tried last month. You can watch the story...
Read MoreLakeland DUI cases to be dismissed in Polk County
As a follow up to yesterday's News Channel 8's story on LPD, The Ledger is reporting that "The letter also said Hill will no longer accept testimony from Sgt. Raymond Lloyd and Officer David Edds. In addition, nearly 40 pending DUI cases will be dismissed." The full article can be viewed at: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130716/NEWS/130719456?p=1&tc=pg The article...
Read MoreNews Channel 8 continues investigating Lakeland PD
Last night News Channel 8 did a story regarding the Lakeland Police Department. The station reported a "bombshell" announcement regarding further problems at LPD. You can see the story at this link: http://www.wfla.com/story/22856459/lakeland-police-scandals-could-place News Channel 8 also has copies of the letters the State Attorney sen Chief Womack regarding some of the LPD officers. In...
Read MoreProblems at Lakeland Police Department continue
The ongoing problems and investigation into the Lakeland Police Department continue. The Ledger reported today that the State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit issued a "No Confidence' letter for two LPD officers. You can read the article here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130716/NEWS/130719456?tc=cr That means that the prosecutor's office will no longer accept testimony from Sgt. Raymond Lloyd and...
Read MorePolk DUI attorney files Response to DHSMV Response to Formal review writ.
Today, I spent over 12 hours (on a Saturday) preparing my Response in a writ I filed against the Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). My client lost his Formal Review and filing a "Writ of Certiorari" is the means by which a driver appeals the administrative suspension of their Florida driver's license....
Read MoreFlorida DUI law changes for hardship license if arrested for DUI
You only have 10 days to request a “Formal Review” to challenge the administrative suspension of your driver’s license for blowing over 0.08 on the breath test machine or refusing the breath test. The Florida legislature has now changed the law that can dramatically affect your ability to drive! Now, you can AUTOMATICALLY obtain a...
Read MoreArticle in the Ledger gives a thorough review of problems at Lakeland Police Department
The Lakeland Ledger did a very thorough investigation into the on-going problems at the Lakeland Police Department. These issues include my DUI case regarding how DUI reports are completed in criminal cases, bra-shaking searches conducted by patrol officers, FDLE's investigation of LPD, and other issues. You can read the full article here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130620/NEWS/306215002/1358/news06?p=1&tc=pg If you...
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