Sexual Offenses Against Students by Authority Figures
In 2014, the Florida Legislature passed the “Stop Harassing Underage Teens Act.” It’s now codified at Fla. Stat. 775.0862. At
Florida Insanity Defense
In Florida, even if a person committed a crime, they may have the opportunity to be found Not Guilty if
The Importance of Attacking Credibility
In just about every criminal prosecution, the credibility of the alleged victim and other witnesses is of utmost importance to
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By: Adam L. Bantner, II Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney It should go without saying, but you can do
Criminal Justice Legislative Update
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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