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…
Learning that you’re facing criminal charges in Florida can be frightening, especially if you were intoxicated or otherwise impaired and have no recollection of the crime itself. Fortunately, it’s a longstanding legal principle in Florida that someone shouldn’t be guilty of committing a crime if they weren’t conscious of their actions. In situations where involuntary…
A conviction for any criminal offense can involve challenging statutory consequences and a permanent criminal record. Criminal convictions can limit a person’s ability to find employment, attain child custody, immigrate, and regain their driving privileges, among other challenges that may negatively affect their life. The anxiety and complications surrounding a criminal record are only heightened…
In today’s day and age, we rely on technology more than ever. Phones, computers, and tablets play a massive role in our lives, and many will find it hard to remember when their device wasn’t a part of their everyday life. Your cell phone, in particular, is perhaps used more than any other device in…
Living in sunny Florida, you may soon be finding yourself attending and hosting parties. However, with all the revelry and festivity surrounding warmer temperatures, there’s also an uptick in alcohol-related accidents and injuries. If you’re the host of a party, you may wonder if it’s your responsibility when a guest suffers an injury in your…
If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a few tools sitting around in your garage that you break out when working on a project or building a piece of IKEA furniture. But did you know that, under certain circumstances, possessing hardware like screwdrivers, crowbars, and hacksaws can be a violation of the law? In…
