Injunctions are judicial orders that restrain a person from beginning or continuing an action that threatens or invades another person. Commonly known as a restraining order, these warnings can be put in place when a person petitions the court to prevent an individual from having any contact with them. Victims must show evidence during an…
Crime shows are some of the most popular programs on television today. Television such as NCIS, Law and Order, and Criminal Minds are some of the highest-grossing shows in the industry. Although crime show obsession may be successful in providing entertainment, they have been less than successful in teaching watchers about how the criminal justice…
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) can be terrifying no matter who you are or what you do for a living. A conviction for DUI has the potential to damage every aspect of a person’s life, from their reputation to their freedom. For medical professionals, a charge for DUI could even strip a…
One of the most significant ongoing tragedies involved with the United States criminal justice system occurs when an innocent person is convicted of a crime they didn’t commit. Erroneous convictions can have immeasurable consequences for exonerees, original crime victims, and families. Likewise, they may also have long-lasting adverse effects on the witnesses, investigators, lawyers, judges,…
On November 29, 2020, a 27-year-old woman, of North Port, Florida, was traveling southbound on River Road in Sarasota when her vehicle veered across the center line and struck a Ford Focus in a head-on collision. A 28-year-old pregnant woman in the Ford Focus was killed in the impact, along with her unborn fetus. Gray…
Crimes are not always performed by adults, and Florida certainly has its fair share of juvenile offenders. However, in Florida, minors are not always charged as juveniles. Depending on the details surrounding their case and how serious of a charge they are facing, minors can be treated as adults in the criminal justice system. According…
Did you know that one of your best means of defense for driving under the influence (DUI) may actually be what you currently despise the most? That’s right, the police report that is stressing you out the most could turn out to be your saving grace. DUI arrest reports can not only help you better…
Everyone has watched intense scenes in police dramas in which a detective melodramatically questions a suspect in an interrogation room. Popular films and TV shows often depict a dark and dingy interview room lit by a single spotlight, complimented by a two-way mirror and a shouting match. But are the portrayals seen in movies and…
The nation’s criminal justice system has many moving parts that can sometimes be confusing and difficult to follow, especially when it comes to drug crime laws. For example, many people think of drug distribution and drug trafficking as interchangeable terms. However, there are a few very crucial distinctions between the two. If you’re facing drug…
In the state of Florida, a person can be charged with exposure of sexual organs—also known as indecent exposure—for a variety of reasons ranging from nude sun-bathing to streaking to public urination. However, in many situations, the prosecutor is obligated to provide evidence that the defendant had lascivious intent in their actions. Every person’s case…
