Legal Opinion

Velcofski v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided September 5, 2012No. 4D10-5016PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCiklin, J.

John Velcofski appeals his conviction for driving while license permanently revoked pursuant to section 322.341, Florida Statutes. He argues that the trial court erred by admitting into evidence his complete and unredacted driving record which listed twenty-one convictions, including five for driving under the influence (DUI). Because the probative value of this evidence was substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, and the error in admitting it was not harmless, we reverse for a new trial.

Velcofski was charged by information with felony DUI, driving while license…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. State v. DiGuilioSupreme Court of Florida · 1986
  2. Taylor v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2003
  3. Penalver v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2006
  4. Ward v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2011
  5. Johnson v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2010

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