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 ...
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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 ...
What Makes Something A “Concealed Weapon?”
- Apr 22 2019
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 ...
What’s Going On With Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law?
- Apr 15 2019
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, ...
Crime & Punishment: Why Felons Lose Their Second Amendment Rights
- Apr 8 2019
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 ...
Pending Supreme Court Case Could Help Our Clients
- Apr 1 2019
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 ...
She Said She Was 22
- Mar 27 2019
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 ...
Is Teen Sexting A Fad Or Is It Child Pornography?
- Mar 20 2019
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 ...