Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: First Offense DUI and Nonmoving traffic violation

He shouldn't be held no bond for those charges, there must be some other charge.

Re: First Offense DUI and Nonmoving traffic violation

There is no bond for traffic infractions meaning not that he will be held no bond on the infraction, but that there is actually no bond to pay. In other words, once you post the bond for the DUI your boyfriend will be released from jail. Good luck!

Re: First Offense DUI and Nonmoving traffic violation

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It does not make any sense that the State would hold your boyfriend for an alleged violation of 322.03 (1)(b) which states: "b) A person who does not drive a commercial motor vehicle is not required to surrender a license issued by another jurisdiction, upon a showing to the department that such license is necessary because of employment or part-time residence. Any person who retains a driver's license because of employment or part-time residence shall, upon qualifying for a license in this state, be issued a driver's license which shall be valid within this state only. All surrendered licenses may be returned by the department to the issuing jurisdiction together with information that the licensee is now licensed in a new jurisdiction or may be destroyed by the department, which shall notify the issuing jurisdiction of such destruction. A person may not have more than one valid Florida driver's license at any time.

There appears to be more to this than you may know. Perhaps there is an outstanding violation in some other jurisdiction. If he has not been released by the time you read this, you should consult an attorney who can review the facts and let you know what is happening.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.