Hay fever, ragweed allergies and colds are as much a part of fall as pumpkin spice lattes and sweaters – and battling cold and allergy symptoms can have you reaching for all kinds of over-the-counter (OTC) medications for relief. Unfortunately, cold and allergy...
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4 common ways people violate probation in Florida
A sentence of probation often means frustrating limitations on someone's life, but the alternative is often a total loss of freedom. Therefore, people sentenced to probation usually want to fulfill the requirements imposed by the Florida criminal courts and then move...
Florida teachers should know about the law when assigning books
Florida has been the center of attention across the nation regarding its changes to the law as to which books can and cannot be used in public schools. Teachers, parents and students have had a litany of questions as to what the new laws mean. Of paramount concern for...
How can parents talk to college students about drinking on break?
School breaks for college students can be just as exciting as breaks for younger students, but there's often more risk involved. College students may develop a taste for adult socialization, including alcohol consumption, at the parties they enjoy on campus. They...
What are the most common defenses to drug possession?
An arrest for drug possession is terrifying for any Florida resident. You could end up facing serious penalties if convicted. A strong defense is necessary in getting such charges reduced or dismissed. These are common options in a drug possession case. Illegal search...
Common charges in federal drug cases
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...
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...