Are DUI Checkpoints Legal?
- Oct 18 2018
Everyone at some point has thought of the situation where you’re driving home from a nice night out with friends when you see traffic is backed up. You peek out ...
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Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – October 16, 2018
- Oct 17 2018
LUIS BORN-SUNIAGA V. STATE OF FLORIDA – SPEEDY TRIAL; RECAPTURE PERIOD; PROCEDURE Review of a decision of the 4th District appeals court for conflict with decisions of three other districts. ...
Fighting an Injunction for Protection Against Stalking
- Oct 12 2018
There is never an excuse for terrorizing or threatening the safety of another person. Stalking is a particularly heinous crime which leaves victims in a perpetual state of fear and ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – October 10, 2018
- Oct 10 2018
DELBERT ELLIS AGUILA V. STATE OF FLORIDA – ADMISSIBILITY OF “WILLIAMS RULE” EVIDENCE – PRIOR BAD ACTS Direct appeal from conviction and sentence on two counts of sexual battery of ...
Hurricane Preparedness from the Legal Perspective: Preparing for Property Damage before the Next Storm Hits
- Oct 10 2018
With hurricane season peaking, Florida homeowners are well-advised to prepare in advance for filing property insurance claims. Not only is this a vital component of a comprehensive hurricane preparedness plan, ...
Are You Still Facing Insurance Nightmares After Irma? We Can Help.
- Oct 8 2018
Hurricanes are a fact of life in Florida. However, last year Hurricane Irma caused an incredible amount of damage across the state. A new report describes how, more than a ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – September 26, 2018
- Sep 26 2018
S.B. V. STATE OF FLORIDA – IMPROPER BURDEN SHIFTING; EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE Direct appeal of a juvenile defendant from a finding of delinquency for strong arm robbery. On appeal, the defendant ...
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – September 20, 2018
- Sep 20 2018
RAFAEL ANDRES V. STATE OF FLORIDA — Direct appeal from conviction and sentencing for first-degree murder, armed burglary with assault or battery, first-degree arson, and armed robbery. The penalty phase ...
FL Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – 08.30.2018 & 09.06.2018
- Sep 7 2018
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – August 30, 2018 STATE OF FLORIDA V. KENNETH PURDY — Review of a question certified by the 5th district appeals court, on appeal ...
Fighting a Boat DUI/“BUI”
- Sep 7 2018
Florida’s sunshine, warm weather, and easy access to water make boating an incredibly popular activity in Miami. It’s natural and common to want to have an adult beverage while you’re ...