Florida v. Maddox
Florida District Court of Appeal
862 So. 2d 783 (2003)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Robert Maddox (defendant) was pulled over and provided a fake name to the police officer. The officer issued two citations under the fake name, and Maddox signed the citations using the fake name. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a suspended driver’s license in Maddox’s real name. The officer withdrew and kept the original two citations but issued a citation in Maddox’s name for driving with a suspended license. The State of Florida (plaintiff) charged Maddox with forgery. At trial, the trial court admitted the first two traffic citations into evidence and convicted Maddox. Maddox appealed on the ground that a Florida statute provided that traffic citations were not admissible evidence in any trial.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Davis, J.)
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