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Supreme Court Ruling Puts Defendants in Double Trouble
- Aug 21 2019
Earlier this year, we blogged about a criminal law case that was pending in the United States Supreme Court. It has now been decided, and the result is not good ...
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Quick Thinking, Accuracy & Attention To Detail Give Valiente An Edge
- Jul 22 2019
Like most people, attorney Antonio F. Valiente will be spending some time out of the office this summer. However, he will still be hard at work even while on vacation. ...
Epstein Case Raises Interesting Questions About Double Jeopardy
- Jul 18 2019
If you have been following the news lately, you have probably heard about the arrest of billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was indicted in New York federal court on ...
Probation Is A Trap: Why Doing Time Can Be Better Than Taking Papers
- Jul 15 2019
Would you rather spend 5 months behind bars or 5 years on probation? If the choice were mine, I would stay in custody. Florida’s probation system is an elaborate trap ...
What To Do If You Are Accused Of Domestic Violence & In Possession Of A Firearm
- Jul 10 2019
Most people know that felons are not allowed to own or possess firearms, but many people are surprised to learn that being accused of lower-level crimes can also restrict your ...
New Law Increases Felony Theft Threshold to $750
- Jun 14 2019
Should stealing a cell phone brand you a felon for the rest of your life? That is the question Florida’s legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis were effectively answering when they ...
A Side Effect Of Smokable Medical Marijuana
- May 22 2019
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 ...
The Cycle of Poverty and Crime: It’s Time to Break the Wheel
- May 17 2019
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 ...
New Law Allows Cops To Pull Over Texting Drivers
- May 14 2019
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… ...
Don’t Let Florida’s New Insurance Law Keep You From Getting The Benefits You Deserve
- May 9 2019
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 ...