The Assistant State Attorney prosecuting lobbyist Ron Book’s DUI case filed a supplement notice of discovery in his case yesterday.
Among the additional evidence he intends to introduce at trial are; two audio recordings of calls made from Jail and one additional witness they intend to call (the identity of which wasn’t disclosed). It will be interesting to learn what these additional items of evidence will show.
In the mean time, Mr. Book waived personal appearance at his pre-trial hearing scheduled for tomorrow at 10AM. He will be represented by his attorney.
It is important for the prosecutor and judge to know that each year drunk driving kills more than 10,000 people. A total of 1,147 children 14 and younger were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2017. The NHTSA reports that of the 1.5 million arrests of impaired drivers each year, one-third are repeat offenders. A report published by the American Journal of Public Health studying over 100 million driving records found that the recidivism rate among first offenders more closely resembles that of second offenders than of non-offenders. This finding indicates that leniency for first offenders is not appropriate, according to the Director of Law Enforcement at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Research collated by the National Traffic Law Center and MADD found that first offenders are very likely to have driven impaired before their first arrest. Studies found that on average, one arrest is made for every 88 instances of driving over the legal limit defining alcohol-impaired driving.
In the last few days, several members in other discussions have posted comments to the effect that Ron Book “got off.”
Any truth to this? Did I miss something?
He did not – his case is still pending. No idea why people would say that.
He deserves the same treatment as any other offender. Just because he has money should not let him have a free ride. I have a friend that was caught driving to the store 1/4 mile from his house for a neighbor. his license was permanently revoked in 2003 and it is not his first offense, but the man is 76 years old and was offered a 270 day sentence by the states attorney. He has serious medical issues and yes he should not have been on the road. but I don’t understand why he wasn’t given a choice of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and community service along with probation. He is a veteran and has to go to Gainesville for his treatments. I take him there and drive him wherever he goes with a truck which is mine that I leave in his yard since I have no place to keep it at my house. I feel responsible since I had left the keys there in case he needed to move it in the yard. Sine this has happened I have taken the keys and he will not have any vehicle to drive anymore. I am only hoping that when we go in front of the Judge that some of these things will be considered and he can get an alternate sentence. Does anyone else have similar situations past or present?
It’s not a question of if he will drive drunk again but when. What’s the recidivism rate for DUI’s I know it has to be higher than ours.
I bet people need to return favors to him. Evan after a felony conviction & a little bit of time in county jail.
I just have one thing to say: Those who are pointing their finger at others have three pointed right back at themselves.
is it possible for a third party that is disabled from a drunk driver (like what Ronald Book is accused of) to speak to the court before sentencing?
If so where do I sign up?
these Drunk Drivers will never stop! They are monsters! they should never be left out of prison as they will do it again! They should not live within 2500 feet of any place that sells alcohol, any road that is public.
the parties call whichever witnesses they want, but there’s nothing stopping a third party from writing to the court.
@ Tired Old Man:
Or be within 2500 feet of a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, wagon, wheelbarrow, or any other item with wheels and / or an engine, regardless of functionality.
Or within 2500 feet of any other person also convicted of DUI.
Often said the best way to demonstrate the absurdity of sex offense or registry law is to apply the same reasoning to any other crime.
How about: Any person convicted of a DUI wou!d have a “DUI OFFENDER” label on their license. When anyone asks for a drink no matter what age they are then the server would be required to check their ID. If the license has the offender label on it then they could limit the number of drinks served to that person or deny them completely. The same would go for alcohol purchases at liquor stores and even grocery stores. In the name of safety of the public of course. I’m sure it would have nothing to do with public shaming and embarrassing that person.
Best case scenario is that Mr. Book realizes that what hes been doing is wrong. If somehow he could have a change of heart about his hateful ways against all registratints and realize what him and Lauren are doing is just wrong. Sometimes its impossible to see your wrong until something like this happens. If I want forgiveness and understand given to me then I have to be able to extended it to others not matter if I feel they deserve it or not.
Ron Book is a repeat offender, so no, he won’t have a change of heart. Doing so would imply he actually has a heart.
All window dressing so it looks like justice is being done
More smoke and mirrors for the dog and pony show. Teflon Ron isn’t worried a bit.
I’d love to pay this cop on the back and the d.a for not rolling over but I’m sure they know this case is being watched closely ,
Think a bunch of us. can go to the trial if and when they have it and sit in the peanut gallery and let Mr book know we support him? lol
If anyone wants to, we will post the trial information.
yes, please
I would love to see and archive a copy of any information on this case. Thank you.
Yes I think its VERY important for them to know that. How do we contact them? Haha.
Prosecutor is Connor Boe
3315 Tamiami Trl E Ste 602
Naples, FL 34112-5334
239-252-8469
[email protected]
Judge is:
Hon. Jill K Levy
Broward County Courthouse
201 SE 6th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3303
They need to put these SOBs on a public-shaming registry!!
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