Florida’s Hate-Crime Statute
Let's talk about hate crimes in Florida. In Florida and, more broadly, the United States, we have a powerful First
Possession of a Bulletproof Vest
To the best of my knowledge, the mere possession of a bulletproof vest is not illegal in Florida. However, should
Law Enforcement Cannot Remove You from Your Home Just to Talk
Seiracki v. State On February 16, 2022, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal decided the Seiracki v. State, a case
Search Incident to Baker Act Detention
The Second DCA recently came out with an opinion that limits the extent law enforcement can search the personal belongings
Should a Defendant Speak at Sentencing?
As an initial matter, a defendant in a criminal case has an absolute right to remain silent throughout the entirety
Wearing a Mask While Committing a Crime
Here in late 2021 with the Covid19 pandemic still hanging around, it is very common to see people wearing some
Can I Get a Withhold of Adjudication?
In any criminal matter, getting a withhold of adjudication is important. It can be the difference between a suspended license
Florida’s Knock and Announce Rule
In Florida, unless some Constitutionally permissible reason exists to forego this rule, law enforcement must obtain a search warrant prior
Memorandum of Law on Williams Rule Evidence
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA Criminal Justice and
Florida Insanity Defense
In Florida, even if a person committed a crime, they may have the opportunity to be found Not Guilty if