by seligman | Jun 14, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
If you are a Trucker you know that a suspended license is time off the road. It can kill your chances of getting hired by a trucking company and your driving record is all you have. Let the Law office of Guy Seligman get you back on the road again. We may be able to get your drivers license record expunged as well Guy Seligman ia a Florida Truck Driver Lawyer fighting to protect your CDL license and get you back into that rig again. As a professional trucker, your livelihood depends on having a clean driving record and a valid commercial drivers' license. Traffic violations that are an inconvenience for regular auto drivers can stop your livlihood in it's tracks. Truck Driver Suspended License Too many points on your driving record,outstanding judgements,failure to pay child support, out of permit violations, or misdemeanor speeding, or a DUI can get your CDL license suspended A DUI conviction could cause you to lose your CDL for a year. . Out of State Violations and Out of State Drivers If you are an out-of-state driver who got traffic tickets here in Florida, your home state will be notified through the national DMV exchange and your license could be suspended. Guy Seligman can help you restore your drivers license. If you're a Florida trucker who accumulated traffic violations in another state, you could be facing license suspension of your Florida commercial driver's...
by seligman | Jun 12, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
According to Guy Seligman, Criminal records expungement lawyer " First see if you are eligible to have your record expunged." Getting a job with a criminal charge on your record can be very difficult, as you most likely already know. Jobs for felons are difficult to get, and most companies wont hire a felon. The ones that do generally don't pay very well. I have found a list of the top 10 jobs for felons. Helpful tip: if your felony is over 7 years old, most states don't allow background checks to go back that far. If your state has this law, you can answer 'no' on an application. First contact a criminal lawyer experienced in getting your record expunged. When all else fails try these jobs. Top 10 List of jobs for people with a criminal record #10 Job – UPS Delivery Driver UPS has been known to hire felons. They have moderate salaries and is a good job to have. #9 Job –You can always Join the army The army accepts people with criminal backgrounds, depending on the crime. Contact a recruiter to see if you qualify to join. #8 Job – A Truck driver Many trucking companies will hire felons. Most likely you will need to obtain a trucking license. #7 Job – Start your own business You can start your own business. One idea is to go to school to be a locksmith, and start your own company. Also consider getting a barber license. #6 Job – Telephone Customer Service Many companies are willing to hire felons for over the phone customer service, because you...
by seligman | Jun 9, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
Guy Seligman can help Truckers get back on the road. Expungment of criminal and driving record for truckers in Florida or with a Florida conviction How to Expunge a Commercial Driver DAC ?, Get an experienced expungement lawyer and get it done right. A DAC report is essentially an employment record for commercial drivers (truckers). A DAC report contains a variety of information, including previous employment, accidents, tickets, drug test results and criminal convictions. A criminal conviction such as driving while intoxicated or reckless driving can seriously affect a trucker’s ability to gain employment. To expunge (erase or remove from public access) a conviction from a DAC report, the driver must successfully expunge the conviction from the original court records. Get an experienced Trucker lawyer to help you get a copy of original judgment of conviction. Lets face it , you are on the road all over the country. If Florida is not your home state this may be a tiresome and lengthy task. Why not get an experienced CDL or drivers license claean up lawyer like Guy Seligman to help you. Guy Seligman will research the statutes in t Florida where you received the conviction to determine whether you are eligible for expungement. Retain an experienced Trucker lawyer like Guy Seligman to help you and prepare the petition to expunge . Go it alone ? Sure and take a chance on your driving again? Why ? Guy Seligman will file the petition with the clerk of the original Florida court where you were convicted. In some states the expungement is automatic if you meet the statutory qualifications. In...
by seligman | Jun 7, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
Guy Seligman Is an experienced Juvenile and Criminal lawyer. He has defended juveniles being tried as adults for over 20 yrs in Ft Lauderdale . He offers the following discussion: Should Juveniles Be Tried as Adults? Since the juvenile court was started more than a hundred years ago, a basic assumption underlying the juvenile court has been that juvenile offenders shouldn’t go through the adult criminal courts. The juvenile court was created to handle juvenile offenders on the basis of their youth rather than their crimes. The purpose of juvenile court is treatment and guidance rather than punishment. During the 1980s and 1990s, the public called for getting tough with juveniles and trying them as adults. Many states passed laws making it easier to try certain youthful offenders as adults; some states considered the radical proposal of abolishing juvenile courts. Supporters of getting rid of juvenile courts center their arguments on the need to punish juvenile criminals and a concern for juveniles’ rights. The juvenile court is founded on false premises because its purpose is to shield youths from the consequences of their own actions. The juvenile court fails to deter juvenile violence. The current juvenile crime problem requires that we punish juvenile offenders in order to deter the next generation of juveniles from becoming predators. Justice demands that juvenile courts be abolished—if juveniles are tried in adult courts, they will be afforded their full array of constitutional rights. Juvenile courts should not be abolished Many experts believe abolishing the juvenile court will only make matters worse. The premise of the juvenile court is sound—since children have not fully...
by seligman | Jun 7, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
Your Ft Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer and what to do when you have been arrested. When you're stopped by the police, you run the risk of being arrested or hurt, or both. Most officers will not act improperly, but whether they act properly or not you still need to protect your rights and keep yourself safe. As A criminal defense lawyer I would say this is smart advice so far. Of course , you should contact a good criminal defense lawyer immediately. Playing tough guy will never work to your benefit. Stay calm and be aware of your words, body language, and emotions. Good advise again. The calmer you are, the more the chances the officer may not go ahead with the arrest unless they have a good reason. You certainly do not want a resisting arrest charge and you will always look better on a cooperative police report. Remember the police report is just the beginning. Your bond has to be set and the state attorney will decide whether or not to press charges. Give your criminal defense lawyer help by looking like a steadfast citizen at the arrest. This is always a better bargaining tool. Do not run or walk away. Keep your hands where police can see them. Don't put them in your pockets. (Don't make the police nervous by wondering if you have a weapon.) Don't make any sudden movements. Never touch a police officer. Very good advice. No need to incite or appear like you are becoming violent. The better you look the easier to is to start the bargaining on your behalf. Get...
