I received mine in Osceola Co. I called and they stated you can have a hearing officer or a judge. I don't know if one would be better over the other, for our type of case.
I contacted the ACLU and I'm waiting for a response. I'll let you know if they respond to me. I also e-mailed FHP to get...
erkme73
Why are you choosing a hearing officer over a traffic court judge? Just curious. Are you using an attorney or representing yourself?
Thanks, Popeye
erkme73
Have you found any Florida case law or court decisions pertaining to this statute? I've searched the internet and have found Maryland and Tenn but nothing in Florida.
Thanks for any info.
The ACLU was ready to assist Mr. Zaid if he had not won his case. Supposedly the ACLU likes to tackle cases like this, and since they were ready in Maryland, maybe they will pick it up here in Florida.
My initial belief was that a county traffic court judge would tend to side with the trooper...
I also received a citation from FHP recently here in Central Fl, for Improper Flashing of Headlights. I e-mailed the DC attorney (Mark Zaid) who fought the same charge and won. He thinks I should fight the ticket and the ACLU might help with the situation.