The rise of the police procedural show has impacted the way people think about crimes and criminal justice. They may confuse what they see on television shows for real life. When it comes to the criminal justice system, people tend to put an inordinate amount of faith...
Month: March 2019
Protecting your job as a teacher from allegations of bad behavior
For many people, working as a teacher often proves to be a simultaneously frustrating and rewarding experience. Helping to educate children and teach them to think critically is incredible. You know that you are having a positive impact on the community in which you...
What factors lead to felony DUI charges in Florida?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a common criminal charge in Florida. Residents and tourists can decide to get behind the wheel after having too much to drink or after taking drugs or medications that impact their ability to drive. The vast majority of DUI cases...
Does your case meet the requirements for “Stand Your Ground?”
Florida criminal law is relatively confusing. A lot of people struggle to understand the nuances of the law as it could apply to them. For example, many people conflate stand your ground rights under Florida law with the right to self-defense. However, there is...
You could lose your gun rights without a weapons offense charge
It would be hard to deny that gun laws are important in the United States. The right to bear arms—as the Founding Fathers put it—is intrinsic to our legal system. Despite being a right of all Americans, the number of ways you could lose your firearm privileges might...