Do I Have to Do Field Sobriety Exercises?
You Can Say, "No," to Field Sobriety Exercises This is the short version of the standard FSEs. The officer will
How Do Trial Courts Still Get Restitution Wrong?
By: Adam L. Bantner, II Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Somehow, Florida courts continue to get restitution wrong. My guess
You Can Tell a Cop “No” (In Some Circumstances)
By: Adam L. Bantner, II Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney While it's not always a smart move, legally speaking, you
You Can’t Say That!
Atticus Finch knew how to make an effective argument. This is a scene from the legendary movie, To Kill A
There’s a Right Way to Preserve a Juror Challenge
By: Adam L. Bantner, II, B.C.S. Jury selection is the beginning of your trial. Some believe that a case can
The Inevitable Discovery Doctrine
A room after a search, Russia, early 20th century. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo
Don’t Drive on the Wrong Side of the Road (Duh)
On January 18, 2019, the Second DCA issued a ground-breaking opinion that driving on the wrong side of the road
Some Creative Lawyering to Find the Deep Pocket
By: Adam L. Bantner, II A well-honed skill of any successful plaintiff's attorney is the ability to find the money,
Requirements of a Suspect Lineup
By: Adam L. Bantner, II Identification of a suspect as the person who committed the crime by a victim of
Can I Get a DUI Sleeping in a Car?
By: Adam L. Bantner, II Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney In a word, Yes All that is required for