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Millions of Americans in the U.S. receive healthcare coverage through Medicare, which is the federal health insurance program for those who are over the age of 65. Although this federal program provides a necessary service to many, the Medicare program is the target...
In Florida, those charged with the commission of a crime are entitled to be represented by an attorney during the trial, and those who cannot afford an attorney may obtain one from the public defender’s office at no cost to them. However, attorney representation is...
In Florida, a defendant charged with a crime in criminal court may respond to those charges in a variety of ways. Here’s what you need to know about pleading in a criminal law case if you should ever find yourself facing criminal charges in Florida. Basics In Florida,...
The state of Florida requires a judge to impose mandatory minimums in criminal sentencing. These laws limit a judge’s discretion as a way to mandate harsher consequences for repeat violent offenders, as well as those with violations of house arrest or probation....
In law enforcement work, there is a kind of “Twilight Zone” between an arrest and a voluntary interaction with an individual. In that zone lives the practice of “stop and frisk.” Here’s what you need to know if you find yourself subject to a stop and frisk interaction...
Terrorism has been a concern in the United States for many years. Starting with the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, lawmakers have paid especial attention to the crime, crafting several federal terrorism statutes in the two decades since. What follows is...
Last week we discussed the history of the Miranda warning and the mechanics of how it is employed in Florida. In this second part we will explore the rights that are referenced in the Miranda warning and what they mean for you if you find yourself being read the...
High schools in Florida and around the country can be funny places, as students who are as young as 13 might commingle with those who are 18. This can lead to romantic relationships between teens and those who are legally adults. If relationships are sexual in nature,...
One of the staples of police television shows is the reading of the Miranda warning to an individual who is being arrested. Most Americans can probably recite the Miranda warning by heart, but few truly understand what the Miranda warning actually is and does. The...
The Bill of Rights guarantees Americans the right to not be subject to cruel and unusual punishment. But what does the term “cruel and unusual” mean? Today we shall explore the right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment in Florida and what you need to know if...
