Police officers in Florida and around the country usually obtain warrants before searching vehicles or properties because the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable government search and seizure. The Constitution does not protect against...
Younger drivers may take to the road with great enthusiasm, especially teens with their first cars. Enthusiasm doesn't equal experience, and younger drivers could make mistakes older ones don't. Thankfully, modern safety technology inside cars might make driving in...
Residents of Fort Meyers and other areas of Florida might want to know more about the meaning of the term "pure comparative negligence" as it relates to car accidents and insurance. Five states and the District of Columbia use the term "contributory negligence" while...
It may seem counterintuitive in a country that values democracy, but in many cases, it's perfectly legal for law enforcement agents to be less than truthful when questioning people. In fact, it's a common tactic to lie to suspects. Law enforcement officers can lie...
Juries tend to find forensic evidence extremely convincing, which is why prosecutors in Florida and around the country rarely question the science supporting it. This reluctance to draw attention to the flaws of evidence that often secures convictions could explain...
Warrantless searches are often an issue in Florida criminal cases. Oftentimes, the police claim that they did not have the time to obtain a search warrant from a court based on probable cause. Whether a warrantless search is legally permissible is a decision made...
Southwest Florida drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents caused by another motorist may be wondering if they should have legal representation. As common as car accidents are, it may not always be clear when to contact a personal injury attorney. Reasons you may...
The dynamic Southwest Florida region comprises several major metropolitan areas and is crisscrossed by multiple interstates and major freeways. That obviously translates to constant and highly varied traffic flows. And it also means this: truck accidents. Big rigs of...
Incomplete or inchoate crimes may sound like an oxymoron. How can it be a crime if it never even happened? However, Florida residents have likely seen this in the news and in movies. Attempted murder, for example, is a crime that wasn't completed but still has...
If you're interested in growing marijuana in Florida, take the time to learn more about the penalties associated with cultivation. The penalties for cultivation of marijuana in Florida often depend on the scope of the operation, but this is still a felony offense. At...
