Defending Resisting Arrest Charges
What is Resisting Arrest? Resisting arrest is a common charge in Florida and often there is no independent evidence, but only the word of the
September 4, 2022
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Parkland Shooter Trial
A jury of seven men and five women was chosen Tuesday to decide whether Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz should be sentenced to death or
June 27, 2022
Theft Crimes in Florida
Theft is a serious crime, but what are the consequences and how is it prosecuted? Read our blog to find out. What Is Theft? Theft can
April 27, 2022
Assault v. Hate Crimes
Hate crimes are on the rise, but what makes a crime a hate crime? How is prejudice different from the threat of violence through assault?
March 7, 2022
Congress To End Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault Cases
Congress has passed a law that will end forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims. This is a landmark decision that will remove roadblocks
February 18, 2022
Wheels Up, Guns Down: Mayhem, Motorcycles, and MLK
MLK Day is a day off for some, but there’s a particular group of rowdy Floridians that will be clocking in. Keep reading for more
January 13, 2022
Genetic Privacy Violations Punishable by Law in Florida
A new law went into effect on October 1, 2021, known as Florida’s Protecting DNA Privacy Act by making unlawful use of DNA a crime. Here’s what
December 15, 2021
Fact Sheet: Kyle Rittenhouse
In 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse shot two men and wounded a third at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The case has gone to trial, and the
November 26, 2021
Florida Lawmakers Could Eliminate Court Fees for Juveniles
Lawmakers in Tallahassee have introduced the Debt-Free Justice for Children Act which could eliminate court fees for minors in the juvenile justice system. Here’s what you should
October 29, 2021
Florida ACLU Sues for Transparency in Criminal Justice
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is filing a lawsuit requesting a court order for state and local officials to comply with criminal justice data collection
August 27, 2021
