Florida residents who watch television shows like “NCIS” and “Blue Bloods” will likely be familiar with the wording of the Miranda warning, but they may not know that police officers are not always required to inform suspects about their constitutional rights. The...
Many Florida residents perceive community service as getting away lightly when convicted on a criminal charge, but this can easily be flawed thinking. Community service in lieu of jail time or a significant fine is a serious issue with the court, and all attorneys...
Police officers often have access to significant amounts of cash and valuable personal property when they investigate a suspected crime. Suspects leave such items behind if they are arrested. While the vast majority of officers resist the temptation to take possession...
Florida residents facing criminal charges should not take them lightly. If convicted, the trajectory of the individual’s life can change. It can affect their educational and employment prospects, child custody awards and personal life. One way to get ahead of the...
When a Citrus County resident is facing serious criminal charges, they can feel scared and alone. Criminal charges such as drug possession and manslaughter are all aggressively prosecuted. Those who are facing these charges need to understand the consequences of a...
The Florida justice system faces a growing threat from the growing possibility of faked evidence in a court hearing. This should worry criminal defendants who may find their freedom at risk from these deepfakes. The growing sophistication of technology makes these...
In 2015, 95% of prosecutors elected to their positions in Florida and throughout the country were white. This is in spite of the fact that 39% of the population nationwide are considered to be people of color. Furthermore, in 2016, fewer than 20% of state trial judges...