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 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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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…
When someone loses at trial and appeals, it can be easy to assume the higher court will simply take a fresh look at whether the trial judge got it right. But…
When a product catches fire, breaks, or malfunctions, an injured person often faces a hard problem: proving exactly what went wrong inside the product. Somet…
When people settle a lawsuit, they usually trade something valuable to make the case go away. One side might pay money, hand over an easement, or agree to bu…
When a Settlement Falls Apart: Why a Deal Can Still Hold Even If One Promise Isn’t Kept Read More »
When someone is hurt or killed on public land or a state road, families often want to know whether the government agency that designed or maintained that spa…
When Government Design Choices Are Shielded by Sovereign Immunity in Florida Read More »
