Federal drug charges are filed commonly in Florida due to the state's international proximity and position as a distribution point for contraband smuggled into the country. And while most drug charges in Florida are filed on the state level, there are serious drug...
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The setbacks of eyewitness testimony
Many historical accounts of major events in history relied on eyewitness testimony. However, criminal defense teams are not entirely confident in the reliability of firsthand stories. There are a number of weaknesses in the testimonies of eyewitnesses in Florida. Not...
Florida man charged with bribery
Residents of Naples and other nearby areas of Florida may want to learn more about the Tampa-area man who is being charged with bribery. The case involves bid tampering in Temple Terrace and involves the Temple Terrace Community Development director. The charge...
The unreliability of expert witness testimony in Florida
Through the exonerations of innocent people, records show that misleading experts and bad forensic evidence are to blame for false convictions. There are high-profile cases where experts lead the jury astray. Forensic evidence and expert witness issues Bad science...
Are jail sentences increasing in the U.S.?
The news consistently discusses criminal justice reform efforts, and the public may assume that jail sentences are now less harsh. Statistics reveal that might not be the case at all. Someone sent to jail in Florida may spend more time incarcerated than expected as...
What constitutes burglary?
Although the court arraigns someone charged with a crime, that does not mean the defendant fully understands the charges. Confusion might exist why the state levies specific charges. For example, a Florida defendant might be stunned to face burglary charges when they...
What are Florida’s laws on cocaine?
In Florida, drug charges are taken very seriously. People can face serious consequences and penalties if they are believed to be in possession of cocaine. How is cocaine classified? By law, cocaine is classified as a Schedule II drug, which makes it one of the most...
Different types of property crimes in Florida
Every year, people across the country lose millions of dollars worth of property to criminal acts; thus, punishments are quite harsh to try to deter these crimes. Here's a look at the different types of property crimes as well as the penalties associated with them in...
Do the police need a warrant to search your car?
If you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror, you probably have questions. With so much uncertainty, it can be tempting to allow the police whatever they request, but the truth is that you do not necessarily have to allow the police to enter your vehicle. Do the...
Wrongful convictions lead to police lineup reforms
Psychologists and groups advocating for criminal justice reform in Florida and around the country have known for decades that eyewitness identifications can be extremely unreliable. According to the Innocence Project, approximately 71% of the wrongly convicted...