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A Side Effect Of Smokable Medical Marijuana
In the debates over legalizing medical marijuana and CBD oil, there is a lot of talk about side effects. While most people are focused on the health-related side effects, at …
- Posted on: May 22 2019
The Cycle of Poverty and Crime: It’s Time to Break the Wheel
In November, the public overwhelmingly supported an amendment to the Florida Constitution that would restore the voting rights of felons. It was an important step forward in our never-ending quest …
- Posted on: May 17 2019
New Law Allows Cops To Pull Over Texting Drivers
You probably already know that texting while driving is illegal. What you may not know is that cops were not allowed to pull you over just for breaking this law… …
- Posted on: May 14 2019
Don’t Let Florida’s New Insurance Law Keep You From Getting The Benefits You Deserve
When your home or business is damaged you want it repaired as quickly as possible. You don’t want to wait around for the insurance company to decide if they are …
- Posted on: May 9 2019
What Makes Something A “Concealed Weapon?”
As someone who is passionate about shooting sports, there is nobody in the Miami area who understands Florida’s concealed carry law better than Attorney Antonio Valiente. He appreciates how important …
- Posted on: Apr 22 2019
What’s Going On With Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law?
Following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, there was a push to repeal Florida’s “stand your ground” law. However, it is still in place, …
- Posted on: Apr 15 2019
Crime & Punishment: Why Felons Lose Their Second Amendment Rights
One of the foundations of our country’s criminal justice system is a belief that the punishment should fit the crime. But is it really fair that every felon in the …
- Posted on: Apr 8 2019
Pending Supreme Court Case Could Help Our Clients
Valiente, Carollo and McElligott PLLC is a Miami firm. We typically represent clients at the trial court level in state and federal court. So it is a bit unusual for …
- Posted on: Apr 1 2019
She Said She Was 22
You met at an over-21 club… It doesn’t matter. She told you she was in college… It doesn’t matter. She looked older… It doesn’t matter. She hit on you… It …
- Posted on: Mar 27 2019
Is Teen Sexting A Fad Or Is It Child Pornography?
According to a recent study, 1 in 7 teens have sent a sexually charged picture or video, aka a “sext.” 1 in 4 teens have received such a message. Under …
- Posted on: Mar 20 2019