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Florida Death Penalty Found Unconstitutional: What Happens Next?

Florida Death Penalty Found Unconstitutional: What Happens Next?

The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down Florida’s death-penalty practice, concluding that Florida’s current system, in which the jury’s recommendation is combined with the final...

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Florida Death Penalty Found Unconstitutional: What Now?

Florida Death Penalty Found Unconstitutional: What Now?

The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down Florida’s death-penalty practice, concluding that Florida’s current system, in which the jury’s recommendation is combined with the final...

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What does it mean to be charged with criminal mischief?

What does it mean to be charged with criminal mischief?

Anyone whose vehicle has been keyed, home has been egged, fence has been ruined by graffiti or property has been vandalized in some other way...

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Committed advocacy for those facing hit-and-run charges

Committed advocacy for those facing hit-and-run charges

When most people learn about a recent hit-and-run accident on the Internet or nightly news, they confidently think to themselves that they could never do...

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A closer look at Florida law and the use of recording devices – II

A closer look at Florida law and the use of recording devices – II

Last week, we started discussing how Florida law is structured in such a way as to provide considerable protection to citizens regarding the interception and...

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Marijuana: Legalization vs. Decriminalization

Marijuana: Legalization vs. Decriminalization

Just a few short years ago, marijuana was seen as an illegal drug. People who were caught with it were penalized accordingly and would acquire...

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New Orange County Ordinances Provide Lifeline For Victims

New Orange County Ordinances Provide Lifeline For Victims

Human trafficking continues to be a serious problem throughout Florida, particularly Orange County. In fact, it is the third highest state for reported human-trafficking cases;...

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A closer look at Florida law and the use of recording devices

A closer look at Florida law and the use of recording devices

While advances in modern technology have served to enhance our lives to a considerable degree, they are not without their pitfalls. Indeed, now more than...

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Craigslist ad for sex leads to wrongful arrest

Craigslist ad for sex leads to wrongful arrest

A 2011 child-sex sting in Orange County didn’t quite go as planned, despite netting 50 arrests. In fact, for one man, a father of four...

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Can probation be transferred across state lines? – III

Can probation be transferred across state lines? – III

Over the summer, our blog began an examination of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, an agreement designed to “to promote cooperation and coordination”...

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Florida Death Penalty Found Unconstitutional: What Happens Next?
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