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Every Floridian is guaranteed to be free from given excessive bail when being held for trial. But what exactly does that mean? The following article will examine the Excessive Bail Clause of the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution and what it means for...
One of the several rights guaranteed to Floridians (and everyone within the jurisdiction of the United States) by the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution is the right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures by government actors. But what does that really...
Although many only think of the right to counsel when discussing the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution in Florida, the amendment protects several other rights of accused persons. Among them is the right to confront witnesses who have been called to testify against a...
The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees that those charged with a crime in the jurisdiction of the United States will have the option to be represented by counsel even if they cannot afford to hire an attorney. But what does that really mean in Florida?...
One of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights is that law enforcement may not enter one’s home or invade one’s personal papers and belongings without a search warrant. But what really does that mean in Florida? What follows is what you need to know about the search...
Every January, several new laws passed in the previous session of the Florida legislature go into effect. One of the more far-reaching laws that is now enforceable is one named after a Central Florida murder victim and will affect every apartment complex in the state....
The holidays are a time for family and for reflecting upon the year that is ending and the one that is to come. Unfortunately, the holidays are also a time for shoplifting in Florida, as shopkeepers typically report a rise in the crime around the holidays. According...
Federal law enforcement has several tools at its disposal for combating organized crime. Perhaps the most powerful tool it has is the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Here’s what you need to know about the Federal RICO Act if you find...
Although the general public typically uses the phrases “sexual predator” and “sexual offender,” Florida laws recognize a difference between the two terms. Here’s what you need to know about the difference between sexual predators and sexual offenders in Florida....
As we discussed last week, Florida’s appellate process is not nearly as visible to the general public as the trial courts are, but they are no less important. Here’s what you need to know about the appellate process in the state of Florida. Once the appellant has...
