Monthly Archives: August 2023
Following the ‘Clues’ in a Homicide Investigation
Most of us know about being bored in lockdown. Clue (Cluedo in most other countries) was the product of a much earlier lockdown. As he was bored at home during World War II bombing raids, Anthony Pratt drew on Agatha Christie books and murder mystery party games to create Clue. With some variations, the… Read More »
Resolving a Drug Possession Case in Florida
The Sunshine State isn’t very sunny when it comes to drug possession penalties. These penalties, which include mandatory minimums in some cases, are among the harshest in the country. Some of these laws are leftovers from the 1980s get-tough-on-drugs era which followed the overdose death of basketball phenom Len Bias. More recently, many states… Read More »
Florida Man: I Was Beaten in a Hate Crime Assault
A Coconut Grove man said two assailants shouted gay slurs while they beat him and left him for dead on the street one night. The man said he was targeted while he was walking home, just after midnight. The victim said two men punched and kicked him over and over again while they called… Read More »
Occupational Drivers’ Licenses in Florida: A Step by Step Guide
Loss of driving privileges in a DUI, DWLS (driving with a suspended license), or other such case is often a harsher punishment than probation and fines. According to Section 322.271 of the Florida Statutes, a judge “may” give a person a hardship license if the applicant meets minimum requirements. Meeting these requirements is easy…. Read More »