Florida Senate Bill 1798 brings widespread changes to sexual offenses, modifying existing statutes and creating new laws to address perceived gaps in the law.
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Amendment Four brings big changes for many Florida felons… how might your voting rights be affected?
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The purpose behind the lawmakers’ actions here were clear: there is a public safety interest in encouraging people to seek medical attention in situations of drug overdose, without fear of arrest. In short, the message was, “Don’t worry about getting in trouble - act immediately to seek medical in case of a drug overdose.”
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Issues surrounding the word "possession" in criminal cases are some of the most common, and complicated, questions that criminal defense lawyers encounter. This blog post is intended to answer some of these questions and resolve common misconceptions.
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Florida … is clear that both the State and Defense must disclose statements or reports of experts that the party intends to use at trial or hearing. What has not been clear - to both practitioners and appellate courts alike- is whether the Defense is required to disclose to the State those statements and reports of experts that it does not intend to use at trial or hearing.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions a criminal defense attorney hears is, “Will this be on my record?”. Much like most honest answers to legal questions, the truth is: “It depends”.
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