Recent Blog Posts
Florida’s “Stop and Frisk” Law: What Are Your Rights?
In our society, we, as citizens, are guaranteed the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure from the government. This right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure, as defined in the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, extends protection of that right to persons, as well as their homes,… Read More »
Seventh Grade Girls’ Prank Leads to Their Arrest and Possible Conviction to First Degree Felonies
Being young in our society is no longer an excuse for bad behavior, especially when it leads to criminal behavior. In the past, there seemed to be more tolerance for children just acting like children. However, these days, though children have not become more mature than their past counterparts, they are taking on more… Read More »
Bill to Protect Real Estate Agents and Brokers Leads to Debate About Which Professions Should be Protected
In our society, a crime committed against another is deemed abhorrent and most people in our society believe that punishment should be extended to those who commit such a crime. There are, however, certain laws that make some crimes, depending on who the victim is, more felonious than others, where the punishment is increased… Read More »
The Case For and Against The Courts’ Use of Neuroscientific Evidence
In the criminal justice system, there has been a huge push to include new types of evidence that have been the byproduct of significant technological discoveries. In recent history, courts have been moving toward admitting such evidence, but this admission has led to significant controversy, especially when the data is new, its impact has… Read More »
The Criminal Defendant’s Constitutional Right to an Attorney and Effective Assistance
When a defense attorney is reviewing his/her client’s case, the attorney looks at a variety of different evidence – direct and circumstantial evidence – which may potentially convince the jury that the criminal defendant is either innocent, or in some case, less guilty. The information that can be accumulated may involve witness testimony, testimony… Read More »
Florida Taxpayers Could Be Required to Fund Transition-Related Medical Treatments to Civilly Committed Sex Offenders
When a person has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison for a period of time, for the duration of the sentence the convict is only able to exercise a limited number of rights. Our criminal system provides that when a person commits a crime, the state determines that the person may… Read More »
New Precedent of Finding Doctors Criminally Liable for Overprescribing Dangerous Drugs
Doctors in our society are asked to take the Hippocratic Oath upon confirmation of their degree. The Hippocratic Oath requires doctors to affirm that they will act in ways that will benefit and cure the sick, that they will respect the life of human beings, and in addition to the oath, that they will… Read More »
Prostitution Laws in Florida and the Defense of Entrapment
Over the last few years, states nationwide – in particular Florida- have toughened laws against prostitution, in an effort to not only cut down on the illegal practice, but also to curb the practice of sex trafficking which largely goes hand-in-hand with prostitution. The laws are not only going after those who are engaged… Read More »
New DNA Technologies Could Solve Crimes Faster, but Violate Citizens’ Privacy Rights
Over the last year, the backlog in Florida’s forensic laboratories has created a significant issue for those crimes relying on DNA evidence. According to a Sun Sentinel article, more than 13,400 rape kits have remained untested. Though the submission of rape kits is not required by Florida (and is up to the discretion of… Read More »
11th U.S Circuit to Rehear “Docs v. Glocks” Law in Florida
Florida is one of the more pro-gun states in the nation. Pro-gun measures that have been enacted and protected over the last decade have pushed forward, making laws like “Stand Your Ground” and open-carry and concealed carry legislation more broad-reaching. The most recent controversy to hit Florida is related to the Firearm Owners’ Privacy… Read More »