Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

Is it against the law to appeal directly to a hearing officer, basically asking the hearing officer to reconsider a guilty verdict or to allow me to change my plea to no contest after the hearing? It's a traffic violation and I was found guilty in court just yesterday. I went to court sick and with a high fever but it was too late to request another date and I didn't have the time to fully think about what was even being offered in court. The violation is going 80 in a 55 mile-per-hour Zone. Will the hearing officer even look at my request? I'm hoping to have the points removed.


Asked on 5/12/16, 6:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

You can always ask. They don't have to grant it though and your only recourse may be an actual appeal.

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Answered on 5/12/16, 6:09 am


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