Rehab or Prison for Drug Offenders?
The question has been hotly debated for decades now. Should drug offenders be sent to prison or rehabilitation? It was President Richard Nixon who coined
November 10, 2018
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Violation of Probation in Florida
Violation of probation or VOP is a serious matter that can land you back in prison or facing hefty fines. For instance, if an individual
November 6, 2018
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Stop and Frisk?
To say “Stop and Frisk” is a controversial law enforcement tactic would be an understatement. Police believe the strategy of stop and frisk is essential
October 24, 2018
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Manslaughter
Manslaughter may either be voluntary or involuntary. Florida state laws establish the criminal offense of manslaughter when a homicide, the killing of a human being,
October 23, 2018
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The Difference Between Sealing and Expunging a Criminal Record in Florida
Sealing or expunging a criminal record in Florida has many benefits to the individual. For one, if you are successful in either case, you may
October 22, 2018
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Clearwater Parking Space Shooting Case Heats Up
Normally, a defendant’s prior bad acts are not admissible as evidence in a criminal trial. The underlying reasoning for this evidentiary rule is that a
October 18, 2018
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Two Constitutional Amendments in Florida Involve Crime and Criminals
If you’re planning to vote in November, Florida has a surprise for you. This year there are 12 Constitutional amendments on the ballot. That’s the
October 15, 2018
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Why the Kavanaugh Spectacle Has Riveted the Nation
Sex. Sex abuse. Sexual assault. He said. She said. All of these could partially explain the country’s fascination with the train wreck that we refer
October 4, 2018
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Our Memories-Fact, Fiction, or a Little Bit of Both?
Have you ever heard someone tell a story of a past event many times and noticed that the story changed with each recounting? Is the
September 27, 2018
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When Miranda Rights Are Not Required
Since 1966, no court decision has been more impactful in criminal situations than the Miranda warning. In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that
September 18, 2018
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