A traffic stop is often a stressful experience, and if the law enforcement officer who stops you wants to search your car, you may not know when you have the right to refuse. Many people think that authorities only have the right to search your vehicle when they are...
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Factors that contribute to wrongful convictions
For many years, DNA evidence has been used to overturn convictions in cases overseen by judges in Florida and throughout the country. Research has discovered a few common reasons why individuals may have been wrongfully convicted, and that research has led to reforms...
Reasons for a preliminary hearing
If you are charged with a crime in the state of Florida, a preliminary hearing will typically be held to review the evidence against you. This type of hearing may also be held in civil matters such as a divorce or car accident case. Generally speaking, both witness...
Do victims of domestic violence suffer from psychological issues?
Domestic violence takes many forms. Physical abuse might be the most well-recognized form of domestic violence, but mental cruelty also impacts victims. Florida residents may suffer from psychological problems after exposure to domestic violence in their families....
Does Florida reverse more wrongful convictions than other states?
Many convictions reflect the facts of the case in question. Yet, in rare circumstances, someone who did not commit the crime will end up serving time. Anywhere between 2% to 10% of convictions are false due to – among other reasons – forced confessions, prosecutorial...
What do DUI implied consent laws involve?
State troopers and other law enforcement members may keep an eye out for intoxicated drivers. DUI accidents could cause injuries, property damage and even fatalities. Persons pulled over for a DUI in Florida may not want to comply with an officer's request for them to...
Men can be victims of domestic violence
Over the past several decades, a great deal of awareness has led the public to understand the seriousness of violence in the home. Not everyone, however, realizes that men can also be victims of domestic violence. Someone reviewing listings in Florida courts may find...
Men charged with operating an illegal gambling business
According to news reports, four Texas residents have been taken into custody for allegations of operating an illegal gambling business. The men, who range in age from 44 to 51, are facing multiple charges. The men were charged on Aug. 20 and are scheduled to appear at...
Activist’ say racial disparity creates inequality in courts
There is a lack of representation of Black, indigenous and people of color in court rooms, which results in negative outcomes for these populations. Studies have shown that 95% of prosecutors in Florida and around the country are white. Studies of racial demographics...
How to defend against claims of domestic abuse
Courts in Florida and throughout the country have to take allegations of domestic abuse seriously. If they don't, there is a chance that future victims won't have any method of holding their abusers accountable for their actions. Each year, it is estimated that...
