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....
Year: 2020
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...
Studies find that domestic violence rates vary by ethnic group
Individuals who are in situations of violence being perpetrated by an intimate partner are encouraged to seek help. Counselors and other professionals in this realm understand that each situation is different and requires its own exit strategy. Domestic violence is a...
When the manager gets involved: disorderly conduct and detainment
You may have seen signs in businesses stating that establishments have the right to refuse to serve people for certain reasons. While they cannot refuse to serve people because of their race, sex, disability, creed or national origin, Florida law does give them the...
Police continue to use unreliable field testing kits
A Florida man was taken into custody on drug possession charges in December 2015 after Orlando Police Department officers claimed that suspicious white crystals in his car were methamphetamine. The officers came to this conclusion after using a field drug-testing kit,...