Domestic violence is a priority prosecution crime for most court systems because it leaves many innocent family members in a state of vulnerability. Not only are spouses involved in most incidents, but children are also often caught in the middle when conditions are...
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Avoiding self-incrimination when interacting with authorities
When you interact with authorities in Florida, you would be wise to watch what you do and say. The less you do and say, the less they have to potentially hold against you. You must be careful, though, because, in some instances, authorities may try to employ certain...
The debate over facial recognition technology heats up
The information age has provided law enforcement agencies in Florida and around the country with several new investigative tools, and none of them is more controversial than facial recognition technology. Advocacy groups see these systems as the harbinger of a...
Orlando Police Department signs up for peer intervention training
Dozens of law enforcement agencies in Florida and around the country have chosen to take part in a training initiative that is designed to encourage officers to step in when they see one of their colleagues using excessive force or behaving in a way that endangers the...
Orlando will send counselors to some 911 calls
Each career has a certain set of guidelines to follow and tasks to complete, depending on the specific job role. Police officers, for instance, enforce the law and arrest criminals who threaten society at large. Counselors receive training to handle mental health...
How to conduct yourself at a DUI checkpoint
To help curb the number of drunk drivers on the roads and improve overall road safety, law enforcement sets up DUI checkpoints. Even if you have not been drinking, you must stop and comply with law enforcement at DUI checkpoints. Though there is no acceptable reason...
What is considered disorderly conduct?
Under Florida law, disorderly conduct covers a wide range of behaviors. Some of them might seem harmless, but if they cause enough of a disturbance, you might end up with a criminal charge. Here's a closer look at how Florida defines disorderly conduct. What are the...
Florida man charged with DUI after ATV crash
A Florida man was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), which caused property damage and serious physical injury in connection with a November 6 ATV crash that left an 11-year-old boy with what has been described as a permanent leg injury. The 23-year-old...
The many costs of incarcerating low-level criminal offenders
Our current system of imprisonment costs the U.S. economy $1 trillion annually and over-incarceration ultimately affects American communities and families. However, an examination of the upswing in prison time for low-level offenders has led to the criminal justice...
Violent crime rates predicted to fall
The rates of violent crimes and crimes against property were falling through 2019 in Florida and nationwide and are predicted to continue declining through 2021 for many reasons. Mostly, better socio-economic conditions add up to continually reduced violent criminal...
