Reasonable Fear for Life and Police Shooting
The police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile after a routine traffic stop in Minnesota has been acquitted on all charges. The shooting occurred in
June 22, 2017
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OJ Simpson’s Parole Hearing Set for July, May Be Free in October
Having already served 8 years of a 9-33 year prison sentence for armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges stemming from a confrontation with two sports
June 21, 2017
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Cosby Mistrial and the Difficulties with “He Said, She Said” Cases
Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial ended in a mistrial over the weekend after a jury could not agree as to his guilt or innocence. While
June 19, 2017
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Burden of Proof Shifts in Florida Stand Your Ground Cases
Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed legislation into law that essentially shifts the burden of proof from defendant to prosecutor in “Stand Your Ground” cases.
June 12, 2017
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Arrested in Tampa Bay? Call Me First!
If you’ve ever been arrested in Florida, you know the feeling. You panic and wonder who do I call to get me out of this?
June 1, 2017
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Can a Cop Lie to You?
The short answer is yes. Police officers can lie, deceive, and falsify their true identities to obtain information from a suspect. Undercover sting operations are
May 15, 2017
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Is USF Football Player Still Innocent Until Proven Guilty After Judge’s Remarks?
The presumption of innocence is a bedrock principle in our criminal jurisprudence and guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. However, that principle may have been
May 5, 2017
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USF Football Player Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault
Ladarrius Divonta Jackson, 22, a defensive end for the University of South Florida Bulls, has been arrested and charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment
May 2, 2017
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Supreme Court Tackles Police Shooting Case
The US Supreme Court has waded into a controversial case that pits two Constitutional principles against each other, namely, the 2nd Amendment, the right to
March 24, 2017
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To Shoot or Not to Shoot-Florida’s Stand Your Ground Takes Front and Center in Bay Area Hearing
Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is in the spotlight this week as Curtis Reeves, a 73-year-old retired Tampa Police Department captain, is fighting for his
March 2, 2017
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