Traffic Offenses Category Archives — St. Petersburg Criminal Lawyer Blog Published by St. Petersburg Criminal Lawyer Attorney — Hanlon Law https://www.stpetersburgcriminalattorney.net/blog/category/traffic-offenses/ Published by St. Petersburg Criminal Lawyer Attorney — Hanlon Law Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:28:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Florida Court Reverses Conviction for Traffic Violation https://www.stpetersburgcriminalattorney.net/blog/florida-court-reverses-conviction-for-traffic-violation/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:32:53 +0000 https://www.stpetersburgcriminallawyer.net/?p=807 While a lack of understanding of the law is often not a sufficient defense, the State must still show that the defendant intended to commit a crime in many criminal cases. As a result, if the State cannot prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt, a reversal of a conviction or non-guilty verdict may be appropriate. This was proved […]

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]]> While a lack of understanding of the law is often not a sufficient defense, the State must still show that the defendant intended to commit a crime in many criminal cases. As a result, if the State cannot prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt, a reversal of a conviction or non-guilty verdict may be appropriate. This was proved in a recent Florida case in which the defendant’s conviction for driving while his license was suspended was overturned because the State failed to prove he did so deliberately. If you have been charged with driving while your license is suspended or any other crime, you should consult with a skilled Florida criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options.

The Case’s Details

According to reports, a police officer stopped the defendant and charged him with driving while his license was suspended and carrying marijuana in excess of 20 grams. The defendant petitioned for acquittal before the trial, but it was denied. He was found guilty of the charges after the trial. He argued that the State failed to fulfill its burden of proof in his conviction for driving on a suspended license. Following a review, the appellate court concurred, and his conviction was overturned.

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