by seligman | Jun 22, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
Arrested in Broward County, Ft Lauderdale Florida. Do not plead guilty until you talk to Guy Seligman. With over 2 decades in Broward he is ready to fight for you. Arrested for a DUI, felony or misdemeanor contact us first for first class Ft Lauderdale criminal defense. Regardless of your arrest and prior convictions Guy Seligman has the resources to handle your criminal case. He has successfully represented state and federal criminal charges throughout the state of Florida. Guy Seligman will work hard to provide you with the first-classxcriminal defense that you deserve. Criminal and civil penalties for drunk driving can be severe and often include: Loss or suspension of license Large fines Substance-abuse treatment Jail or prison time Community service Restitution Criminal record Restrictive probationary license programs, including ignition interlock devices and Cinderella licenses You can be arrested for just about any crime in Broward County, Ft Lauderdale Florida. In our over 2 decades defensing the arrested we have seen all kinds of arrests: Vagrancy (less than $5 in your pocket), Loitering, Trespassing, Conspiracy, Indecent exposure, No ID, Failure to answer a question, Failure to follow an order, Out after curfew, Jaywalking, Congregating, disturbance Criminal Charges we have defended over the years include Aiding & Abetting / Accessory, Assault / Battery, Drug Possession, Burglary, Theft / Larceny, Serious crimes we have defended Arson, Aggravated Assault / Battery, Attempt, Bribery, Child Abandonment, Child Abuse, Child Pornography Computer Crime Conspiracy Credit / Debit Card Fraud Criminal Contempt of Court Cyber Bullying Disorderly...
by seligman | Jun 22, 2012 | Criminal Defense Legal News
Your Drivers License Restoration lawyer Guy Seligman can help you get a ft Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Ft Myers, Tampa Florida Hardship drivers License. Getting a Florida Hardship Drivers License There are two different types of Florida hardship licenses you can apply for: 1. Business Purposes Only is stated as “A driving privilege restricted to business purposes only means a driving privilege that is limited to any driving necessary to maintain livelihood, including driving to and from work, necessary on-the-job driving, driving for educational purposes, and driving for church and for medical purposes.” 2. Work Purposes Only states “A driving privilege restricted to employment purposes only means a driving privilege that is limited to driving to and from work and any necessary on-the-job driving required by an employer or occupation.” A Hardship permit is now available to those with Permanent revocations after 4th DUI. The Florida legislature has recently made it possible for an individual convicted of four (4) or more DUI’s to get an “employment purpose only” permit and eventually to obtain a “business purposes only” permit. Currently, the individual must wait 10 years from date of the last DUI conviction or when the individual was released from jail or prison on the charge (whichever occurred later). During that 10 year period, the individual must not have driven for any reason or consumed any alcoholic beverage. If the driver tells anyone at the DHSMV or the DUI Special Supervision Services Program that he drank, used any illegal drugs or drove without a license during those ten (10) years then the person is not eligible for...
by seligman | Jun 22, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
Has your Florida drivers license been suspended or revoked for medical reasons? Call the Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Ft Myers drivers license restoration law Office. The DMV may restrict, suspend or revoke the drivers license of a driver for a medical reason such as: a serious memory disorder, diabetes mellitus or lapses of consciousness. If this happens, you must request a hearing immediately. Guy Seligman, your Florida drivers license suspension lawyer is are quite successful at getting your drivers license returnied to you. He knows you need to drive and can help you. He will request a hearing for you and represent you at the DMV. Florida Statutes Section 322.34 provides for two types of offenses for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked in Florida: Driving while License Suspended WITHOUT Knowledge (a civil infraction); or Driving while License Suspended WITH Knowledge (a criminal offense). I've been denied a license due to medical reasons (seizures, neurological conditions). What can I do? Because every medical condition is different, the best option is to contact our Medical Review Section at 850/617-3814. Each case will be evaluated and you'll be advised of the necessary procedures. Your driver license will be revoked. If requested by DHSMV to submit a medical report, you must mail the required medical information to: The Bureau of Motorist Compliance Medical Section 2900 Apalachee Parkway – MS 86 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0570 The Medical Board will make a recommendation to the department and the department will advise you of the decision. If you lost your drivers license due to medical reasons call the Drivers License...
by seligman | Jun 22, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
Guy Seligman has been restoring Florida Drivers Licenses since 1980. he has you covered in Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Kissimmee, Daytona, Melbourne, Jacksonville, Orlando, Ocala, Winterhaven, Tavares, Clearwater, Tampa, Ft Myers and all of Florida. If your license was suspended in another state and now you are here in Florida some steps will need to be taken to restore your license where it was suspended to get you a Florida Drivers License. If your driver’s license has been suspended or revoked in the state of Florida we can attempt to get it restored for you. Your Florida driver’s license may be suspended for unpaid Florida traffic tickets. If you do not pay your traffic tickets in Florida the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver’s license indefinitely. This means that your Florida driver’s license will be suspended until you have paid all of your tickets. This can be from any city in Florida including Ft Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm or Orlando. Do not pay the tickets until you speak to a Florida License suspension lawyer to make sure that the additional points will not cause your license to be suspended anyway. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, your Florida drivers license will be suspended after your receive 12 points or more within a certain time period. Let's take a look at the law: If you receive 12 points within a 12-month period, your Florida driver’s license will be suspended for 30 days. If you get 18 points within 18 months, your Florida driver’s license is going...
by seligman | Jun 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense Legal News
Broward County Florida which consists of the major cities of Ft Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach , and Hollywood has the 12th largest jail system in the United States. When you have been arrested that is an interesting concept to consider. It basically means they have room for you and that they have a police force ready to arrest. What happens to a you when they are arrested in Broward County and brought to jail? If you are arrested in Broward County you will first go to the local Police Department so the Arresting Officer can complete his paperwork. While at the Police Station, you will be will be held in a holding cell, awaiting a transporter to take you to the Broward County Sheriff Station, BSO. This is Broward Counties Main Jail. The Broward Sheriff's Office the second largest jail system to have earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. The Department of Detention and Community Control oversees all jail facility operations and community-based offender programs within Broward County. This is also quite significant. The most common cause of arrest in Broward County is for DUI ,Driving Under the Influence and DWLS or Driving While License Suspended. Common penalties include: Loss or suspension of license Large fines Substance-abuse treatment Jail or prison time Community service Restitution Criminal record Restrictive probationary license programs, including ignition interlock devices and Cinderella licenses The Broward county Sheriff is on the look out for Drunk Drivers. With a large jail system there is not need to worry about enough room for you or your drinking partners Department of Detention is...
