How Severe is the Penalty for Being a Drug Mule?
It seems that swallowing 15 cocaine pellets was just a practice run for seasoned drug smuggler Matthew Lawson, aged 32 years. He was...
What if I’m Charged with a Crime While Visiting Miami?
Miami is one of the most popular cities for tourists in the entire United States. Last year, more than 14 million tourists came to enjoy...
Man Pulls Gun and Crashes After Being Denied Job
It has been reported that a man appeared to have become extremely upset after being denied a hair cutting job in a barber’s shop. The...
Jacksonville Man Still Waiting for Murder Trial 7 Years On
A man who allegedly shot his friend nearly seven years ago is still in jail waiting for a trial that never seems to come. He has pleaded...
One Trial or Two? Why it Matters
A Miami criminal defense attorney may request that a defendant be given more than one separate trial in certain circumstances. This may...
How Intellectually Disabled Should You Be to Avoid Death Row?
Rodney Renard Newberry, aged 46, was convicted of the 1st degree murder of Terrese Pernell Stevens, aged 38, when he used an AK-47 to...
Sex Offenders Must Be Aware of the Law to Avoid Committing a Further Crime
Sex offenders are unusual amongst convicted criminals who have already served their punishment meted out to them by the court. Even...
Can a Police Officer Search My Car During a Traffic Stop in South Florida?
You’re driving in Miami or Fort Lauderdale one night, and you see the blue and red lights flashing behind you. You’re going to get...
Guns on Campus May be Legal Soon in Florida
There are often two sides to a coin when it comes to the legal carrying of guns by just about anyone. This time, in the light of...
Backlog of Untested Rape Kits Affects Defendants Too
There has been a lot of publicity in the media recently about the deplorable state of progress on rape kit testing in Florida. It has...
