Criminal Law

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...

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,...

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affords you the right to remain silent during police questioning. Furthermore, thanks to a 1966 U.S. Supreme Court decision, officers have an affirmative obligation to notify you of this right when making a custodial...

Floridians and people across the nation are likely familiar with the term "Miranda rights." Since the right to remain silent has become an ingrained part of the culture, most people might think they have a firm grasp on what it means. However, there are fundamental...

The arrest process is extremely distressing to almost every person. From drunk driving to aggravated murder, a conviction can lead to a criminal record that negatively impacts your future. How you respond to law enforcement officers who arrest and question you can...

If you have watched movies, TV or listened to the radio, then it is likely that you have heard the term double jeopardy in reference to criminal trials. Double jeopardy is part of a clause written into the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution that protects you from...

It seems like common sense that you would want a lawyer to represent you if you are charged with a crime. It is not for nothing that the Constitution provides a right to be represented by counsel in a criminal case. However, for a variety of reasons, many people...

While the first of April is considered a day filled with pranks, the news of long-awaited asset forfeiture reform was no joke when Gov. Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 1044. Prior to the Florida governor affixing his signature to the legislation, civil forfeiture was...

Javaris Crittenton, a former star at Georgia Tech, who played three seasons in the NBA, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday morning for killing a 23-year-old mother of four back in August 2011. Crittenton was sentenced to 23 years in prison as part of a plea...