Has your job has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you find yourself wondering how you're going to pay rent this month or next month? What happens when you don't pay rent? Will you be evicted? We've heard these questions from many of our clients and members of the community. Our leaders in the city, state, and federal government are working to find a solution to these problems. However, as of now, there are no free rides. If you, like many other Americans, find yourself out of work … [Read more...]
Are We Safe from Police Searches and Seizures?
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." That's the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution. Seems pretty clear doesn't it? It's an important part of our rights as citizens to be free of inappropriate … [Read more...]
Cops Gone Bad
Deputy Zachary Wester is a bad man who ruined innocent lives in Jackson County Florida. Last week, Wester, 26, was arrested by FDLE agents after an 11-month-long investigation into the drug-planting allegations, first brought to light by the Tallahassee Democrat. He was taken to the Wakulla County Jail and later bonded out after a judge set bail at $169,500. Wester, who was fired last September, was arrested Wednesday and charged with 52 counts of racketeering, false imprisonment, official … [Read more...]
Sarasota Sheriff Believes New Texting While Driving Law is Unenforceable
When Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that made it a primary offense to text while driving, most people lauded the action. The dangers with texting and driving have received a great deal of publicity and rightly so, texting or any other activity with a mobile device while driving amounts to distracted driving and has caused numerous car accidents and needless fatalities. However, Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight doesn't agree. He believe the new law is essentially … [Read more...]
We Love our Smart Phones and So Do the Police
Let's face it. It's convenient to hop in the car enter or speak an address into your I-phone or other smart device and have the phone direct you to the location. Just a few years ago, we would have had to use our computers at home or the office for such information. Now, we can do it while we are in the car and moving. The technology Google, Apple, and other high-tech companies employ have made our lives easier in some ways but there is a price to pay for these conveniences. The NY Times … [Read more...]
