The Devil Made Me Do It
While an insanity defense plays well on television and in the movies, it's very difficult to prove in a court of law. Most jurors are skeptical of such a defense…
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Florida Governor Bans Child-Like Sex Dolls
As expected, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill approved unanimously by the legislature to ban child-like sex dolls. The law goes into effect October 1, 2019. A legislative analysis of…
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Eighth Amendment Another Constitutional Protection
The 8th Amendment to the the US Constitution is another important provision for those facing criminal charges. It states, "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor…
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More Rights Afforded to Alleged Criminals and Why That’s Important
I started with the 4th Amendment earlier this week. There is another important amendment that guarantees rights in cases where one stands accused of a crime. The Fifth Amendment creates…
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Plea Deals Endangers Privileges of 6th Amendment
The 6th Amendment guarantees a defendant the right to a fair and speedy trial but how is that a useful right if it's rarely used? The U.S. Courts government website…
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