A court in
Florida rejected former state representative Bob Allen's
appeal of his conviction of sexual solicitation in November
2007.
Allen was
sentenced to six months' probation, a $250 fine, and
additional fees. The Republican politician resigned on
November 11, 2007, the day after he was convicted for
soliciting oral sex in a public bathroom from an
undercover police officer.
The panel of
three judges affirmed his conviction 2-1, according to
Florida Today.
Allen's attorney,
Greg Eisenmenger, said Monday that he may apply for a
rehearing of the appeal, which the judges are obligated to
consider because of the split decision. In May,
Eisenmenger argued that Allen had not been charged
under the right statute.
"We are obviously
disappointed in the decision," Eisenmenger told
Florida Today. "But it is gratifying to know that
at least one of the judges agrees that we deserve a
new trial. We hope we can now convince one of the
other judges." (The Advocate)