Posts In Criminal Procedure

How Florida Restraining Orders Work Jul 22

Restraining orders sometimes referred to as an injunction for protection, describes an order from a court that orders a person to ...

You Have the Right to Remain Silent: A History of the Miranda Warning May 27

Even if you’ve never had a run-in with law enforcement, you’re probably familiar with the words “you have the right to remain ...

How COVID-19 Is Impacting Criminal Cases in Florida Mar 17

On Friday, Chief Justice Charles T. Canady of the Florida Supreme Court made an unprecedented move: he issued an order requiring ...

Can Social Media Be Used as Evidence in a Criminal Case? Feb 24

Social media has taken over modern life. We check it before we sleep, when we wake up, and we use it throughout the day to keep up ...

Is Being Drunk a Defense for Criminal Charges? Feb 20

Many people know that a person has diminished judgment and capabilities when they are intoxicated. In fact, alcohol has been ...

Can You Get Deported for DUI? Jan 31

In Florida, the crime of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is covered under Section 316.193 of the Florida ...