Law enforcement officials in Florida receive hundreds of complaints each year regarding the misconduct of police officers. These range from verbal abuse to racial profiling to inappropriate use of force. Communities across the nation are calling for change. And the...
Month: January 2021
Understanding your rights when stopped by police in Florida
Being stopped by the police is a stressful experience no matter the situation. However, as a resident of the United States of America, you have certain rights that are protected when you are stopped by the police. Understanding your rights can help you avoid further...
What is disorderly conduct?
Many instances of disorderly conduct include human actions that trigger other persons to suffer detrimental consequences in Orlando, FL. Such interactions can lead other people to have an elevated risk of participating in criminal acts. To clearly understand more...
Domestic violence and underlying substance use causation
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...
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...