Can Police Make Me Unlock My Phone?
- Nov 1 2018
You have been arrested, and the police have confiscated your cell phone. They have obtained a warrant to search the contents, but your phone is locked. Can you be forced ...
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Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – October 24, 2018
- Oct 25 2018
DEVEN BROWN V. STATE OF FLORIDA – REVOCATION OF JUVENILE SANCTIONS; SCOPE OF CHARGING DOCUMENT Appeal from an order revoking juvenile sanctions and sentencing the defendant as an adult to ...
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 ...
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 ...