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 »
When a person is convicted of a crime in Florida, the judgment often comes with more than jail time or probation. It can also include a list of fees and cost…
When Courts Must Prove the Cost of Prosecution Before Charging More Than $100 Read More »
People who represent themselves in court often file many documents over the life of a case. When a judge decides that filings have become repetitive or impro…
Appeal Deadlines and Court Orders Limiting Repeated Self-Represented Filings Read More »
When a Florida appeals court decides a case, the losing side does not always accept the result as final right away. Sometimes that party asks the state’s hig…
What Is a “Motion to Withhold the Mandate” After a Florida Appeals Court Rules? Read More »
When someone is convicted in a Florida criminal case, an appeal is often the next step. But an appeal is not a second trial. Appellate courts generally revie…
Why Preserving Objections at Trial Matters on Appeal in Florida Criminal Cases Read More »
When someone is on probation, the terms are strict, and a claimed violation can send that person to prison for years. But the law places limits on how a judg…
When a Court Revokes Probation Based on a Violation That Was Never Admitted or Proven Read More »
