Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: car accident

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It is up to the police officer to make a determination who is at fault. I can only surmise that you might have been cited with failure to have your vehicle under control or following too closely. Regardless, the person who is behind is generally cited as you are the one who has the opportunity to avoid the accident.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.