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Walking Down the Street Can Get You Arrested
It seems as though the list of innocent activities that police officers deem “evidence of criminal conduct” just gets longer and longer every day. As we’ve said before, beware of any officer that...
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Avoiding Police OK, If You Live In a Nice Neighborhood
We are all created equal. We hold this truth to be self evident. But, the police are entitled to inflict unequal treatment depending upon where you live. According to the Florida Supreme Court, police...
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Talk Back to a Cop–Get Punched
Ok, nobody likes a smart ass. And, even freedom loving folks like me cringe when citizens disrespect government officials–even when we have a right to do so. Well, let me tell you about one kid that...
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When Cops Aren’t Doing Their Job
Ever notice that some people just like being bossy? For some reason, this seems especially true here in Orlando. And the trouble is, when these bossy folks happen to be police officers, it’s usually...
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School Children Must Talk to Police
The Constitution is an amazing document. Over the zillions of years that human beings have been on planet Earth, rarely have powerful government leaders agreed to limit their own power. Our...
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Being in a Hurry Can Get You Arrested
The police have a job to do. Part of their job is to ask questions, to talk with people. That being said, part of our Constitutional rights as Americans is to politely refuse to answer said questions....
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“I Know My Rights”
If you’ve lived on Mother Earth long enough, you’ve encountered a smart-assed kid that (a) has no respect for authority, and (b) knows his rights. So, how do police officers respond to someone that...
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Follow My Commands, or Go To Jail
Nobody likes to be bossed around, but plenty of people enjoy being bossy. Most of these bossy folks work for the government. The good thing about bossy people is that you don’t necessarily have to...
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Can the State Benefit from the Illegal Activities of the Police?
Our criminal justice system punishes two parties–the government, and citizens (defendants). The government gets punished when it does something illegal in order to obtain evidence. Theoretically, such...
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Bad Closing Argument Gets Felony Conviction Reversed
Have you tried watching a cable news channel recently? I can’t do it. There’s always two to four talking heads arguing, and you can’t even understand the point they’re trying to make because they’re...
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How to Dismiss a Concealed Weapon Charge
Here’s a few basic principles of any criminal justice system. Juries are typically the fact finders. Judges are typically referees, calling balls and strikes throughout the process. But, what happens...
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Another Bogus Loitering & Prowling Charge Dismissed
Many folks live with a constant fear of police abuse. From what I’ve seen over the years, that fear is completely understandable, depending upon location, and economic standings. And, there are several...
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A New Arrest Does Not Prove a Violation of Probation
Violations of probation can be difficult to prove, and this is especially true of VOP’s based upon a new arrest. An arrest is certainly enough to have a judge sign a No Bond VOP warrant, but the State...
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One of the cool things about criminal law is that our evidence, disputes, and analysis are open to the public. All of our disagreements at motion hearings and trials are open to the public. If an...
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State and Federal Government Disagree on What Constitutes a Conviction
Does the government understand it’s own laws? If you ask the elected officials who are drafting the laws, they may tell you to wait until the bill has passed to find out what’s in it. Basically, not...
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A Loophole for Felony Driving on a Suspended License
Laws need not be logical to be legal. For example, does it make any sense that a motorcycle cop can issue a citation for failing to wear a seat belt? What motorcycle has seat belts? Does it make...
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Your Driving Is So Bad, Its a Crime!
There’s an old saying that you never really learn to swear until you learn to drive. Today, we’re going to discuss bad driving. Yes, all of you “readers” are perfect drivers, I’m not talking about...
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Another Loophole Found for Driving While License Suspended as a Habitual...
Some folks would say that successful negotiations involve “getting to YES.” I disagree, because too many people say “yes” but don’t really mean it. We’ve all encountered that dinner time...
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Finally! An Answer to the Big HTO Question
For several weeks now, my left index finger has been twitching. Out of the clear blue, twitching. I did what most people do, asked Google “why is my finger twitching?” Now, there’s plenty of problems...
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How To Fix a Driver’s License Suspension for Child Support
Tech people are a pretty cocky bunch. Most tech believers will tell you that all of human “progress” has come via technology. Obviously, they’re not focusing on our more deadly weapons or better ways...
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