Legal Opinion
Brooks v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided September 18, 2013No. 2D11-2586PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALLACE, Judge.
Christopher Brooks challenges the judgment and sentence imposed following a jury verdict finding him guilty of felony driving under the influence (DUI) under sections 316.193(1) and 316.193(2)(b)(l), Florida Statutes (2010). We affirm Mr. Brooks’ judgment and sentence but write to discuss the trial court’s denial of his request for a jury instruction on the defense of necessity. The other issues raised by Mr. Brooks are without merit and do not warrant discussion.
At approximately 1 a.m. on October 30, 2010, a Hillsborough County sheriffs deputy clocked Mr. Brooks’ vehicle…
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- State v. ShottonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1983
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- Stodghill v. StateMississippi Supreme Court · 2005
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