Long after a trial ends and an appeal is over, new information sometimes surfaces. A witness may come forward with a different account, or the people who tes…
When a police officer stops someone to investigate possible wrongdoing, the law does not require the officer to have proof of a crime. But it does require so…
What “Reasonable Suspicion” Means When Police Make an Investigatory Stop in Florida Read More »
When someone is in prison and believes their conviction or sentence was unlawful, one of the first practical questions is not just what to file, but where to…
When someone is convicted of a crime that carries a mandatory minimum sentence, the paperwork that starts the case matters a great deal. The document the Sta…
When a Charging Document Must Spell Out the Elements for a Minimum Mandatory Sentence Read More »
When someone loses in a Florida trial court and files an appeal, the appeal does not always run its full course. In some situations, the appellate court can…
What It Means When a Florida Appeals Court Summarily Affirms After the Opening Brief Read More »
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 »
