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 ...
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 ...
How Your Social Media Privacy Settings Can Impact Your Case
- Sep 3 2018
While sharing your life online can be a great way to maintain relationships with friends and family, what you post on social media sites can be used against you by ...
Gambling: When a Game Becomes a Crime
- Aug 31 2018
Many of our Miami criminal defense clients are surprised to learn that a fun night playing poker at a friend’s house can result in criminal charges. Florida takes gambling crimes ...
Can I make a left turn on red? YES!!
- Aug 31 2018
Yes, BUT… There is always a “but” when we are talking about laws. In this case the “but” is that you can only make a left turn on a solid ...