Finding out your son or daughter is the subject of a school disciplinary hearing may have you feeling anxious and concerned. School disciplinary hearings are, to some degree, a type of quasi-administrative legal proceeding, and that means your student has a right to...
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“Smart Justice” news
Residents of the Orlando area might want to learn more about what "Smart Justice" is and how it affects incarceration in Florida. There have been calls for a more innovative approach, such as used for treating low-level criminals in Miami-Dade County. Evidenced based...
Orlando Police Department seeks trust with community
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...
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...
Is It Time For Florida To Get Rid Of Mandatory Minimum Laws?
Do people deserve second chances? If a young person commits a first-time offense for a drug crime, should they really have to pay for it the rest of their lives? Is that fair? Is that what justice looks like? With nationwide conversation about criminal justice reform...
What If The Police Officer Who Pulls You Over Isn’t Really A Police Officer?
Getting stopped by police is stressful. In their uniform with their hand near their firearm, police officers can be extremely intimidating. But what if the person who pulled you over was not actually a police officer? What if it was simply someone wearing a uniform...
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...
Siblings and Situations Related to Domestic Violence
Sadly, incidents associated with domestic violence occur often in Florida. Law enforcement may respond to a neighbor's 911 call after the neighbor heard a violent argument escalate into physical violence. Upon arriving on the scene, the police offices may discover...
Possession of oxycodone can mean trouble
Prescription drugs can be miraculous for those who are suffering from an injury, a painful recovery from surgery or a chronic condition. By blocking the pain messages to the brain, the medication may help them to rest and remain calm, allowing their bodies to heal...
Should you consider an affirmative defense approach?
Facing allegations of criminal charges is a situation in which no one wants to find him- or herself. Of course, anyone could end up in this type of predicament depending on how a certain event plays out. As a result, if you or any other Florida resident faces criminal...
