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Courts in Florida and around the country have held that police officers may enter homes and other premises without a search warrant if they have exigent circumstances. This exception to the Fourth Amendment ensures that police can respond to calls for help, stop...
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...
Not all drug crimes come with the same penalties, and Florida statutes make distinctions between possession for personal use and possession with intent to distribute. Marijuana charges may come with other statutory differences since the Sunshine State levies penalties...
For some people in Florida, medical marijuana can increase their quality of life. Several conditions might make you eligible to purchase marijuana as part of your treatment. However, if you stray outside the lines of the law, you might find yourself in trouble....
The short answer to this legal question is assuredly no, but it is a qualified no. Police officers do have standard protocol they are required to follow when conducting arrests and submitting evidence of criminal behavior. The court system and prosecutors often do...
Just over 70% of Florida voters approved the use of medical marijuana in the Sunshine State in 2016. Over the course of the past several years, a growing number of Florida doctors have issued recommendations permitting state residents to obtain medical marijuana...
Studies show that there's an increased risk of getting into a car accident when driving shorter distances in Florida. Approximately 25 percent of all accidents that occur on the road happen the first three minutes of driving. According to statistics, 52 percent of...
