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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...

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;...

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...

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...

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”...

Obama Issues Executive Order That Keeps Criminal Records Off Federal Job Applications

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Legislation would limit drone use by those convicted of sex crimes

The current gadget of choice for people of all ages is not a phone, a video game system or any sort of electronic device. Rather,...

When do I have to disclose my name to law enforcement?

The majority of people don’t give more than a second thought to cooperating with law enforcement officials over things like handing over their driver’s license...

Near-historic number of inmates to be released from federal prison

Statistics show that roughly 25 percent of the world’s prison population can be found here in the United States, while as much as one third...