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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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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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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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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Can a Minor Consent to a Police Search?
Can a minor properly understand the implications of consenting to a police request for a search? That is an issue which is highlighted in an
December 19, 2016
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Miranda Rights in Criminal Proceedings
For those who were born after the 1970’s it’s probably hard to imagine that for 190 years our country existed without those suspected of criminal
December 1, 2016
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Florida False Arrest-What You Need to Know
False arrest is everyone’s nightmare scenario. Conviction for a false arrest is a sentence that never ends. Today’s edition of the Tampa Bay Times features
September 20, 2016
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