Does a person under investigation by the Florida Elections Commission need to hire an attorney when a complaint is filed against her?
An election law violation is a civil, not criminal, matter, so even if the Commission finds that a person violated The Florida Election Code, the violation is a civil offense. The Commission may only impose a civil fine if it finds that a civil violation occurred. Many people under investigation represent themselves in matters before the Commission. However, whether a person under investigation hires an attorney is a decision to be made by that person.
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