DocketNumber: No. 73-22374
Citation Numbers: 41 Fla. Supp. 129
Judges: Herin
Filed Date: 11/1/1974
Status: Precedential
Modified Date: 1/12/2023
This is an appeal from a county court conviction for violation of the traffic code. This court has examined the record and briefs and heard oral argument.
At the conclusion of the direct testimony by the police officer, the trial court asked appellant if he had anything to say. This was reversible error, since appellant was not then represented by counsel and the trial'court did not advise appellant of his right to remain silent. Cochran v. State, 117 So.2d 544 (Fla. 3d DCA 1960). The
Accordingly, it is hereby adjudged that the conviction and sentence is reversed with instructions to grant appellant a new trial.