The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Division has received reports that Lee County residents have received calls from criminals posing as law enforcement officers.
Victims are reported to have “outstanding warrants,” “failed to report for jury duty,” and were told they had “outstanding” or “unpaid” fines.
Access to a person’s criminal record
If you have a criminal record here in Florida, a private citizen can visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website for information about your criminal record. FDLE’s Division of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) “…is the central repository for criminal record information,” the FDLE website explains. Currently, the public application fee is only $24.00. Click here for more information on how someone can get their criminal records.
Certainly, the idea that someone might have access to your criminal record, even if it’s just for an arrest, can be unsettling. If you are interested in having your records sealed or expunged, please contact my criminal defense firm in Miami. A free case evaluation allows us to explore the options available to you.
Don’t wait too long to seek legal advice
Your time to file personal injury claims is limited by the Florida statute of limitations. Seeking immediate medical attention for injuries and legal advice related to your case are two of the best ways to protect your right to fair and just compensation in an auto accident claim.
Before accepting any settlement agreement from an insurance provider, make sure you understand your legal rights. Also, make sure you understand the legal ramifications of signing a settlement agreement. You want to make sure you are not taken advantage of because you do not have legal counsel to advise you.
What is a Detention Record?
According to the Florida State Records government website:
Florida arrest records are officially registered documents that contain information about a person or persons based on their alleged involvement in criminal activity . These records often include details of the alleged crimes as well as relevant date information and may include any applicable charge information. Under Florida Miranda Rights, law enforcement agencies must notify an arrestee that they are being arrested, provide the reason for the arrest, notify the arrestee of their right to counsel, and receive various other important information related to the rights of the offender. arrested. . However, arrests and arrest records are not considered sufficient proof of criminal activity, other than to indicate that the person in question has been arrested and questioned about a criminal offence.