Florida’s court system is open to everyone, including people who represent themselves without a lawyer. But that access is not unlimited. When someone files…
When Courts Limit Repeat Pro Se Filings: Understanding a Florida “Spencer” Order Read More »
When police search someone’s home or belongings, the search usually has to be backed by a valid warrant. Courts have long recognized that a warrant can somet…
When Appeals Courts Say No: Preserving Arguments and Questioning a Search Warrant Read More »
When a young person is placed on probation in a Florida juvenile case, the court can set rules the child has to follow. Some of those rules come straight fro…
When a Juvenile Probation Rule Goes Too Far — and When It Holds Up Read More »
Most Florida lawsuits ask for money to make an injured person whole. But some cases include a request for punitive damages — extra money meant to punish and…
When Can a Plaintiff Add Punitive Damages? Florida’s Evidence Requirement Explained Read More »
When police search a home or property, they usually need a warrant that describes the place to be searched. A common worry is what happens when that descript…
When a Search Warrant’s Description of a Place Is ‘Good Enough’ Under Florida Law Read More »
When something goes wrong at a care facility, families often assume that any insurance the facility carried will be there to help. But insurance coverage doe…
Claims-Made vs. Occurrence Insurance: When Does a “Claim” Actually Trigger Coverage? Read More »
When police stop someone on the street, the law draws a careful line. A brief investigative stop is one thing. A search of a person’s body for a weapon is an…
When a lawsuit is thrown out of court, the losing side often wants an appeals court to take a fresh look. But getting an appeals court to review a decision i…
Why Preservation Rules Can Decide an Appeal Before the Merits Are Ever Reached 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 »
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 »
