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Dec 2018

Could Distracted Driver In Fatal Broward Crash Face Charges?

In late November of this year, tragedy struck the Broward County Town of Davie when a motorist, allegedly distracted and blinded by the glare of the sun, crashed into a pack of cyclists, killing two and injuring several. As of right now, no criminal charges have been filed. But an investigation by police and the State Attorney’s Office is pending. In the State of Florida, simply getting into a car ...

Posted By Eric Matheny

25

May 2018

Memorial Day 2018 In South Florida

Memorial Day in South Florida is a time of heavy tourist traffic. South Beach, Las Olas, and West Palm Beach are just three major tourist hot spots where massive crowds of visitors will congregate. Unfortunately, with massive tourist crowds comes a massive police presence. This invariably means that there will be a large number of arrests. For South Florida visitors, this can be particularly ...

Posted By Eric Matheny

4

Jan 2011

Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run

News website www.wsvn.com reports that the alleged driver who killed three people in an LSA (leaving the scene of an accident) early Sunday morning has been arrested. Police arrested the accused driver after it is reported that he made a full confession to causing the crash. The driver allegedly stated said he was speeding, under the influence of alcohol, and was driving with a suspended license ...

Posted By Eric Matheny

16

Dec 2010

How A Driver Becomes a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)

A driver can become a habitual traffic offender (HTO) by accumulating too many driving while license suspended charges. Driving while a habitual traffic offender is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by a maximum of 5 years in prison. You can become a habitual traffic offender in the following ways: 3 DWLS/Knowingly charges with either guilty dispositions (adjudications) or adjudication withheld. 2 ...

Posted By Eric Matheny

17

Sep 2010

Effect of a Withhold for a Criminal Traffic Offense

Criminal traffic offenses are exactly that - traffic offenses that are criminal. This does not include civil traffic infractions for violations such as speeding, failure to maintain a single lane, or running a red light. Criminal traffic violations are crimes and can subject you to jail time and criminal convictions. Just because an officer issued you a written promise to appear (PTA) does not ...

Posted By Eric Matheny

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Effect of a Withhold for a Criminal Traffic Offense

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