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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Motocross Star Gets Community Service

After pleading no contest to a misdemeanor, motocross star James "Bubba" Stewart was ordered to perform 75 hours of community service at the Osceola County Courthouse in Florida.

In March, Stewart had used flashing lights he bought from a flea market to pull over another vehicle on the road. The other vehicle contained two police officers. Once Stewart realized he had pulled over real cops, he sped off and was later arrested at the Orlando International Airport on a felony charge of police impersonation.

Using flashing or rotating lights on a non-official vehicle is a misdemeanor. Because Stewart was a first-time offender, adjudication of guilt was withheld. In addition to community service, Stewart also received a $500 fine and one year's probation.

Like Stewart, many first-time offenders may be able to receive desirable outcomes to their case. When adjudication is withheld, the court can still order you to probation without giving you a criminal conviction. First-time offenders are often given a second chance if the court recognizes that the offender made a mistake and is unlikely to engage in repeat criminal behavior.

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony as a first-time offender in Orlando or elsewhere in the state of Florida, or if you have a criminal record but would like to reform your behavior and find a positive outcome to your case, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm to schedule a consultation.

Labels: First time offender, James Bubba Stewart, Misdemeanor