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 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 »
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 someone is under investigation in a criminal matter — often a driving case — the State may try to obtain that person’s medical records. Those records ca…
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 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…
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
