When someone is charged with second-degree murder in Florida, the state has to prove more than that a death happened. One of the toughest parts is showing th…
When an Impulsive Reaction Isn’t Enough to Avoid a Second-Degree Murder Conviction Read More »
When someone is charged with a crime, two questions often shape the case in ways that surprise people who have never been through the process. First, can the…
When Multiple Touches Become Separate Crimes, and How Courts Weigh DNA Evidence Read More »
After a major storm, property owners sometimes discover damage but wait months or even years before formally reporting a claim to their insurer. Insurance po…
Late Hurricane Claims: When Must an Insurer Prove Prejudice — Not Just Presume It? Read More »
When someone loses in a trial court and appeals, they are asking a higher court to review what happened. Many people expect a long written explanation in ret…
What It Means When a Florida Appeals Court Affirms With a Single Case Citation Read More »
People who are incarcerated sometimes turn to the courts again and again to challenge their convictions or confinement. But Florida courts draw a line betwee…
When someone who is incarcerated files a petition on their own, without a lawyer, they are often trying to raise a legal challenge in the only way available…
People who are incarcerated sometimes try to challenge their confinement by asking an appellate court for a writ of habeas corpus. Understanding how courts h…
What Happens When a Prisoner Files a Habeas Petition a Court Finds Improper Read More »
When someone is convicted of a crime in Florida, the case often moves through more than one stage. First comes the direct appeal, where a higher court review…
People who are in state custody sometimes ask an appellate court to review their situation by filing what is called a petition for writ of habeas corpus. It…
People serving prison sentences in Florida sometimes ask courts to revisit those sentences years later. Certain rules allow specific kinds of challenges to b…
When a Late Sentencing Challenge Fails Because Any Error Was Harmless Read More »
