People charged with crimes often fight to keep certain evidence out of their trial. One common tool is a pretrial “motion to suppress,” which asks a judge to…
When Saying “No Objection” at Trial Can Waive a Pretrial Suppression Argument Read More »
The relationship between marijuana odor and probable cause for a vehicle search in Florida has shifted significantly in recent years, and understanding the current legal landscape is important for anyone who encounters law enforcement on Florida’s roads. Florida voters approved recreational marijuana legalization through Amendment 3 in November 2024, and courts have since grappled with
Can Police Search Your Car in Florida After Smelling Marijuana? 2026 Update Read More »
People who have been convicted of a crime often continue to seek relief long after their trial and appeal are over. One common tool is a motion for post-conv…
When Courts Warn Self-Represented Filers About Repeated Post-Conviction Motions Read More »
People living with chronic pain often build long relationships with the clinics and providers who manage their medications. When those relationships end — wh…
When Does a Doctor’s or Nurse’s Legal Duty to a Patient End? A Florida Court Explains Read More »
Car crashes that involve more than two vehicles can be hard to untangle. Who hit whom first, and in what order, often decides who is responsible — and by how…
When Conflicting Expert Testimony Belongs to the Jury — Not the Judge Read More »
The Constitution generally requires police to get a warrant before searching someone’s home. But there are narrow exceptions, and one of the most important i…
Most people assume that when someone flashes a badge and orders you to stop, that person has full police authority. But Florida law draws a line: an officer…
People on probation are often told to follow a long list of conditions, and breaking even one of them can lead to serious consequences. That makes it importa…
When a Probation “No Contact” List Must Actually Be Shared With the Person on Probation Read More »
When someone appeals a decision in a criminal case, the appeals court reviews what happened in the trial court. To do that fairly, the judges need an accurat…
When an Appeals Court Reopens Its Own Decision to Fix the Record Read More »
When someone is convicted after a trial, they often want a higher court to take a fresh look at the evidence. But appeals courts do not act as a second jury….
Why Appeals Courts Weigh Evidence Differently Than Juries in DUI Cases Read More »
