Recent Blog Posts
Lawsuit to Protect Due Process Rights of those Arrested for DUIs
Florida has been one of many states that have strengthened their DUI laws over the last five years. According to current Florida law, when a driver is pulled over for probable cause by a police officer, the police officer will request that the driver submit to a breath, blood, or urine test to determine… Read More »
Should Emojis and Emoticons Be Admitted into Evidence in Criminal Proceedings?
Technology has made a significant impact in our day-to-day lives. With technology, we have invented new applications for its use, and it has even re-invented the English language to support the increasingly high-speed nature of technology. Texts have shorthanded the way in which we communicate: where dashes, symbols, emojis, and LOLs have creeped into… Read More »
Study Shows Sleep Deprivation More Likely to Lead False Confessions
In our society, it is well-known that a good night’s sleep is crucial for your emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Sleep allows the body to relax and recharge from the day so that the next day, you are functioning effectively in the world around you. The study of sleep deprivation has revealed significant results… Read More »
Sex Offenders May Soon Have Their Passports Marked and Their International Travel Limited
In our criminal justice system, once you have been charged and convicted of a felony, you are required to serve your time. Once you have been released, there generally is a period of probation where your actions are monitored to ensure that you have been rehabilitated and are no longer a threat to society…. Read More »
Body Camera Legislation Inches Closer to Becoming Law of the Land in Florida
Over the last few years, distrust against law enforcement has grown steadily due to several incidents of excess force that have been reported around the United States. Lawmakers, as a result of the notoriety of these cases, have begun to brainstorm for better ways to manage and deter police officers from excess force and… Read More »
Florida to Be the First State to Institute Interview Protections for Autistic or Developmentally Disabled Individuals Involved in a Criminal Offense
In the United States, there are several protections that are put in place when law enforcement officials bring a suspect into custody for questioning. The protections were put into place to ensure that law enforcement was not able to antagonize suspects while in custody. Police custody for many is a terrifying situation, and the… Read More »
Eyewitness Identification Reform Leads to Jury Mistrust of Eyewitness Testimony
In our criminal justice system, one of the most convincing pieces of evidence used in criminal proceedings is eyewitness testimony. Our society tends to greatly weigh eyewitness testimony over other pieces of evidence when determining the guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant. It is because we believe in the foolproof and strong nature… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Florida’s Death Penalty Sentencing System is Unconstitutional
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that Florida’s death penalty sentencing system is unconstitutional; as such, this will lead to significant issues that must be decided by Florida relating to the current inmates awaiting execution on death row. Florida’s current system in place was found to be unconstitutional due to the fact that… Read More »
Contraband Forfeiture Law Reformed: Limits “Policing for Profit”
Since the 1980s, there has been a nationwide practice that permits law enforcement officials to seize any property that they believe to have been acquired through illegal means. In the 1980s, the practice, more colloquially known as “policing for profit,” was used by police officers to seize and retain all property and money that… Read More »
The First Amendment Exemption of Video, Images, and Photos of Graphic Material in the Media
Freedom of speech, provided by the First Amendment of the Constitution, is one of the most important protections for citizens of the United States. There is a reason why it was encapsulated in the First Amendment, due to its significance as what America promised when it was first established. The right of freedom of… Read More »