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...
Month: August 2021
Can police lie during questioning in Florida?
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...
Report questions the reliability of forensic evidence
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...
Court limits “Hot Pursuit” doctrine
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...