Temporary Alimony in Florida
In Florida divorce cases where alimony is a relevant factor, the Court will consider a number of factor in determining whether alimony is appropriate as
March 8, 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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Pinellas County is Deadly For Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Pinellas County has the dubious distinction of leading all urban Florida counties in the number of car accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists. The latest “Traffic
March 1, 2017
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Embezzlement and Civil Theft Claims in Florida
In my last post, I wrote about the Florida civil theft statute and mentioned that this statute is not often employed as a legal strategy.
February 23, 2017
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Civil Theft Claims-Oxymoronic or a Legal Remedy for Victims?
At first glance, the words civil and theft appear to be incongruous. Most of us understand that theft is a criminal act involving the unlawful
February 20, 2017
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DUI Diversion Program in Pinellas County?
DUI Diversion programs are in place in Orange and Osceola Counties so one could ask if Pinellas County could follow suit and offer a diversion
February 15, 2017
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Orange County Public Defender Arrested for DUI
Orange County assistant public defender Derreck Quarles has been arrested for DUI on his birthday. This isn’t the first time and probably not the last
February 8, 2017
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Police Dash Cam Video Leads to Dueling Supreme Court Opinions in DUI Case
Police have been using dash cam videos for quite some time now. Police believe they are instrumental in demonstrating probable cause in a traffic stop
February 2, 2017
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Florida Prenup-Hedging Your Bets or Smart Strategy?
Years ago, the prevailing wisdom, at least in my corner of the world, held that anyone who would consider a prenuptial agreement a sign that
January 30, 2017
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Internet Porn, the FBI, and Your Privacy Rights
The right to privacy is as much a cherished Constitutional right as that of free speech or the right to bear arms. Opponents of this
January 27, 2017
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