Monthly Archives: May 2023
Should I Accept A Plea Deal?
For much of American history, trials resolved most criminal cases. Plea bargains became the norm after the Civil War, as the country continued growing and courts became overworked. Still, as recently as the 1990s, trials resolved a significant number of criminal cases. Today, that proportion has dwindled to less than 2 percent. Pretrial dismissals… Read More »
The Brave New World Of Marijuana Possession Cases In Florida
Over the last several years, a marijuana legalization wave has crashed ashore in the United States. But this wave hasn’t directly affected most Florida residents. A few localities, including Tampa, Key West, Orlando, Miami-Dade County, and Sarasota, have decriminalized marijuana possession. But a statewide prohibition remains in effect, with the exception of some medicinal… Read More »
Broward County Man Walks Free After Thirty Years Behind Bars
Witness recollection and lineup issues, along with other evidence issues, prompted prosecutors to dismiss a 1988 armed robbery case. The 57-year-old inmate was arrested in October 1988 in connection with an armed robbery that June of two people outside a convenience store in unincorporated Broward County, just west of Fort Lauderdale, according to the… Read More »
What Happens After A Domestic Violence Arrest?
Over the last several years, law enforcement officers have stepped up their campaigns against domestic violence. That’s because the public relations and criminal court campaign has largely been ineffective. Over twelve million people, most of them women, are victims of domestic violence every year. The persistently high figure has prompted calls for law enforcement… Read More »
Beating A DUI-Drug Case In Hillsborough County
In the minds of many, “stoned” driving is rapidly becoming almost as acceptable as “drunk” driving. Almost a quarter of drivers admit that they drove under the influence of a drug, usually marijuana. The list of possibly impairing substances in Florida is smaller than it is in other states. Nevertheless, there’s a good chance… Read More »